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Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
LimitOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Beef's Limit rating is driven by Phosphorus (26%), in the 25-30% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus255 mg26%
High
Sodium56 mg3%
Low
Potassium350 mg18%
Moderate

About this food

Beef (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 is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

Beef's phosphorus (26%) is worth noting - especially with Animal source (higher absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein27.5 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

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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Beef is Limit, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (26%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Beef rated Limit?

Simply put: among Beef's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (255 mg, 26%), and by the tier rule (25-30%) the result is Limit.

How much Phosphorus is in Beef?

On a per-100 g basis, Beef contains Phosphorus 255 mg, or 26% 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 350 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 (255 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.