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Beef, loin, top loin steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
LimitBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Beef is rated Limit - Phosphorus reaches 28% of its limit, approaching the 30% caution line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus275 mg28%
High
Sodium61 mg3%
Low
Potassium376 mg19%
Moderate

About this food

Beef belongs to the Meat & Protein category. 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 the top contributor (28% of its limit). Source matters: animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80%, additive phosphorus near 100% - the same number can mean very different real loads.

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

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

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Related guides

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beef safe for kidney disease?

Beef scores Limit on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (28% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Beef rated Limit?

The reason: Phosphorus (275 mg, 28%) is the most prominent of Beef's three minerals, at the 25-30% level, which maps to Limit.

How much Phosphorus is in Beef?

Per 100 g, Beef contains Phosphorus 275 mg, which is 28% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Beef safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Beef exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 376 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Beef compare to other meat & protein foods?

Compared with the typical Meat & Protein food, Beef has more Phosphorus - 275 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.