Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted
Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
LimitBeef receives a Limit rating. Phosphorus at 25% of its limit is the highest of the three, so keep servings small.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus254 mg25%
High
Sodium56 mg3%
Low
Potassium346 mg17%
Moderate
About this food
In a CKD diet, Meat & Protein deserve attention: Beef - 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 (25%) is worth noting - especially with Animal source (higher absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.
Other nutrients
Protein27.3 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Beef scores Limit on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (25% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.
Why is Beef rated Limit?
The reason: Phosphorus (254 mg, 25%) is the most prominent of Beef's three minerals, at the 25-30% level, which maps to Limit.
How much Phosphorus is in Beef?
On a per-100 g basis, Beef contains Phosphorus 254 mg, or 25% of the 1,000 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 346 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 Phosphorus (254 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.