Beef, round, bottom round, roast, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted
Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
ModerateUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Beef falls in the Moderate tier, mainly driven by Phosphorus (18%). Enjoy in moderation.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus176 mg18%
Moderate
Sodium36 mg2%
Low
Potassium228 mg11%
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 (18% 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
Protein27.8 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Beef is Moderate. Main consideration: Phosphorus at 18% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.
Why is Beef rated Moderate?
Beef is rated Moderate because Phosphorus is 18% of its limit (176 mg) - the only mineral reaching the 15-25% range.
How much Phosphorus is in Beef?
Per 100 g, Beef contains Phosphorus 176 mg, which is 18% 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 228 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 - 176 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.