Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked, roasted
Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
ModerateBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Beef is rated Moderate - Phosphorus is the top contributor at 17% of its limit, within the 15-25% band.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus169 mg17%
Moderate
Sodium63 mg3%
Low
Potassium286 mg14%
Low
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 (17% 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
Protein22.5 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Beef falls in the Moderate tier, with Phosphorus (17%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.
Why is Beef rated Moderate?
The deciding factor is Phosphorus: 169 mg, 17% of the limit, in the 15-25% band - so Beef is rated Moderate.
How much Phosphorus is in Beef?
Per 100 g, Beef contains Phosphorus 169 mg, which is 17% 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 286 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 - 169 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.