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Game meat, elk, round, separable lean only, cooked, broiled

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
LimitUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Game meat falls in the Limit tier - Phosphorus (27%) is the main driver.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus266 mg27%
High
Sodium51 mg3%
Low
Potassium392 mg20%
Moderate

About this food

About Game meat: 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. As a Meat & Protein item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Game meat'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

Protein30.9 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
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
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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Related guides

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Frequently asked questions

Is Game meat safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Game meat is Limit - Phosphorus (27%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Game meat rated Limit?

Rating basis: Game meat's Phosphorus is 266 mg, 27% of the daily limit, judged as Limit per the 25-30% tier.

How much Phosphorus is in Game meat?

Per 100 g, Game meat contains Phosphorus 266 mg, which is 27% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Game meat safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Game meat exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 392 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Game meat compare to other meat & protein foods?

Compared with the typical Meat & Protein food, Game meat has more Phosphorus - 266 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.