Beef, chuck, under blade center steak, boneless, Denver Cut, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, grilled
Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
ModerateFrom a daily-limit view, Beef lands in the Moderate band: Phosphorus is the highest at 20%.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus204 mg20%
Moderate
Sodium73 mg4%
Low
Potassium313 mg16%
Moderate
About this food
For Meat & Protein, Beef is a typical example. Animal proteins tend to be higher in phosphorus, and animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80% versus 30-50% for plants. Choosing low-phosphorus proteins such as egg whites or tofu, or controlling portions of red meat, is a common CKD approach.
Nutrient insight
Beef's phosphorus is 20% of the limit, from Animal source (higher absorption). On a phosphorus-restricted diet, limit how often and how much you eat it.
Other nutrients
Protein26.1 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
From a daily-limit standpoint, Beef is Moderate - Phosphorus (20%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.
Why is Beef rated Moderate?
Rating basis: Beef's Phosphorus is 204 mg, 20% of the daily limit, judged as Moderate per the 15-25% tier.
How much Phosphorus is in Beef?
Data: 100 g of Beef has Phosphorus 204 mg (20% of the 1,000 mg limit).
Is Beef safe on a low-potassium diet?
Low-potassium question: Beef exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 313 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.
How does Beef compare to other meat & protein foods?
Next to other Meat & Protein options, Beef carries less Phosphorus at 204 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.