Beef, New Zealand, imported, manufacturing beef, cooked, boiled
Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Beef lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Phosphorus is highest at 13%, still comfortably low.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus129 mg13%
Low
Sodium32 mg2%
Low
Potassium193 mg10%
Low
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 13% of the limit, from Animal source (higher absorption). On a phosphorus-restricted diet, limit how often and how much you eat it.
Other nutrients
Protein24.2 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Beef scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (13% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.
Why is Beef rated Kidney-friendly?
The reason: Phosphorus (129 mg, 13%) is the most prominent of Beef's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.
How much Phosphorus is in Beef?
Data: 100 g of Beef has Phosphorus 129 mg (13% of the 1,000 mg limit).
Is Beef safe on a low-potassium diet?
Low-potassium question: Beef falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 193 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 less Phosphorus at 129 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.