Beef, round, top round roast, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted
Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
LimitBeef's Phosphorus takes up 27% of the daily limit, earning a Limit rating - an occasional, small portion only.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus270 mg27%
High
Sodium67 mg3%
Low
Potassium384 mg19%
Moderate
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 the top contributor (27% 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
Protein29.9 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Beef is Limit, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (27%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.
Why is Beef rated Limit?
Simply put: among Beef's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (270 mg, 27%), and by the tier rule (25-30%) the result is Limit.
How much Phosphorus is in Beef?
Per 100 g, Beef contains Phosphorus 270 mg, which is 27% 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 exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 384 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 more Phosphorus - 270 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.