Search Foods
Home Food Database Beef

Beef, plate steak, boneless, inside skirt, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Beef falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Phosphorus (14%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus144 mg14%
Low
Sodium65 mg3%
Low
Potassium254 mg13%
Low

About this food

About 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. As a Meat & Protein item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Beef's phosphorus is the top contributor (14% 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

Protein20.1 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.

Related foods

Related guides

Frequently asked questions

Is Beef safe for kidney disease?

Beef scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (14% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Beef rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Phosphorus (144 mg, 14%) is the most prominent of Beef's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Beef?

Per 100 g, Beef contains Phosphorus 144 mg, which is 14% 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 falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 254 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 less Phosphorus - 144 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.