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Beef, cured, luncheon meat, jellied

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Beef is Higher risk: the highest item, Sodium, is at 66% of its limit, above 30%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus139 mg14%
Low
Sodium1322 mg66%
High
Potassium402 mg20%
Moderate

About this food

Beef is a common member of Meat & Protein. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Beef's sodium (66%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein19 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine123 mgModerate purineNot rated · category estimate
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Animal source (higher absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Boiling meat first and discarding the water removes some phosphorus and potassium; prefer low-phosphorus proteins like egg whites.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beef safe for kidney disease?

Beef scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (66% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Beef rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (1322 mg, 66%) is the most prominent of Beef's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Beef?

On a per-100 g basis, Beef contains Sodium 1322 mg, or 66% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Beef safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Beef exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 402 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Beef compare to other meat & protein foods?

Measured against other Meat & Protein foods, Beef is more in Sodium (1322 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.