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)
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.