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Beef, tenderloin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, prime, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
ModerateBeef is rated Moderate. Of the three minerals, Phosphorus is highest at 18% of its limit - a moderate caution level.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus181 mg18%
Moderate
Sodium49 mg2%
Low
Potassium304 mg15%
Moderate

About this food

Beef sits in the Meat & Protein group. 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 (18%) is worth noting - especially with Animal source (higher absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein18.1 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

Worth remembering: 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?

Beef scores Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (18% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Beef rated Moderate?

The reason: Phosphorus (181 mg, 18%) is the most prominent of Beef's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Beef?

On a per-100 g basis, Beef contains Phosphorus 181 mg, or 18% 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 304 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 less in Phosphorus (181 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.