Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked, roasted
Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
ModerateMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Beef is Moderate: the highest item, Phosphorus, sits at 24% of its limit.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus236 mg24%
Moderate
Sodium65 mg3%
Low
Potassium407 mg20%
Moderate
About this food
Beef is a common member of Meat & Protein. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.
Nutrient insight
Beef's phosphorus (24%) is worth noting - especially with Animal source (higher absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.
Other nutrients
Protein23.9 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 Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (24%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.
Why is Beef rated Moderate?
Simply put: among Beef's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (236 mg, 24%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.
How much Phosphorus is in Beef?
On a per-100 g basis, Beef contains Phosphorus 236 mg, or 24% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.
Is Beef safe on a low-potassium diet?
For a potassium-watching diet, Beef exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 407 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.
How does Beef compare to other meat & protein foods?
Measured against other Meat & Protein foods, Beef is more in Phosphorus (236 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.