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Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
LimitBeef is rated Limit. Phosphorus is 25% of its limit, near the caution line - control single portions.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus253 mg25%
High
Sodium66 mg3%
Low
Potassium410 mg20%
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 (25%) is worth noting - especially with Animal source (higher absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein30.8 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 Limit on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (25% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Beef rated Limit?

The reason: Phosphorus (253 mg, 25%) is the most prominent of Beef's three minerals, at the 25-30% level, which maps to Limit.

How much Phosphorus is in Beef?

On a per-100 g basis, Beef contains Phosphorus 253 mg, or 25% 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 410 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 (253 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.