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Beef, short loin, t-bone steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
ModerateBeef's standout mineral is Phosphorus (18% of limit), giving it a Moderate rating - fine to eat with attention to portions.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus177 mg18%
Moderate
Sodium40 mg2%
Low
Potassium232 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 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

Protein20.1 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Beef is Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (18%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Beef rated Moderate?

Simply put: among Beef's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (177 mg, 18%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Beef?

Per 100 g, Beef contains Phosphorus 177 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 232 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 - 177 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.