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

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Kidney-friendlyBeef scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Phosphorus leads at 12% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus124 mg12%
Low
Sodium55 mg3%
Low
Potassium237 mg12%
Low

About this food

How to think about Meat & Protein: Beef is worth a closer look - 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 12% of the limit, from Animal source (higher absorption). On a phosphorus-restricted diet, limit how often and how much you eat it.

Other nutrients

Protein18.4 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

A handy approach - 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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Beef falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Phosphorus (12%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Beef rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Phosphorus: 124 mg, 12% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Beef is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Beef?

Data: 100 g of Beef has Phosphorus 124 mg (12% 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 237 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 124 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.