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Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
LimitFrom a daily-limit view, Beef lands in the Limit band: Phosphorus is highest at 27% - limit your intake.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus267 mg27%
High
Sodium84 mg4%
Low
Potassium470 mg24%
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 27% of the limit, from Animal source (higher absorption). On a phosphorus-restricted diet, limit how often and how much you eat it.

Other nutrients

Protein29.5 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of sugar
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

A handy approach - 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Beef is Limit, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (27%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Beef rated Limit?

Simply put: among Beef's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (267 mg, 27%), and by the tier rule (25-30%) the result is Limit.

How much Phosphorus is in Beef?

Data: 100 g of Beef has Phosphorus 267 mg (27% of the 1,000 mg limit).

Is Beef safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Beef exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 470 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 more Phosphorus at 267 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.