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Beef, round, eye of round, roast, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, 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 19% of its limit, within the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus188 mg19%
Moderate
Sodium39 mg2%
Low
Potassium245 mg12%
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 (19% 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

Protein29.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beef safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Beef falls in the Moderate tier, with Phosphorus (19%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Beef rated Moderate?

The deciding factor is Phosphorus: 188 mg, 19% 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 188 mg, which is 19% 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 245 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 - 188 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.