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Beef, rib eye steak/roast, bone-in, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Kidney-friendlyBeef is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Phosphorus is highest (13%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus131 mg13%
Low
Sodium57 mg3%
Low
Potassium231 mg12%
Low

About this food

Beef sits in the Meat & Protein group. 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 (13%) is worth noting - especially with Animal source (higher absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein17.9 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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Beef is Kidney-friendly - Phosphorus (13%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Beef rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Beef's Phosphorus is 131 mg, 13% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Phosphorus is in Beef?

On a per-100 g basis, Beef contains Phosphorus 131 mg, or 13% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Beef safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Beef falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 231 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 less in Phosphorus (131 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.