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Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, foreshank, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, cooked, braised

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

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus177 mg18%
Moderate
Sodium100 mg5%
Low
Potassium255 mg13%
Low

About this food

Lamb 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

Lamb's phosphorus (18%) is worth noting - especially with Animal source (higher absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein27.5 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine159 mgHigh 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 Lamb safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Lamb is Moderate - Phosphorus (18%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Lamb rated Moderate?

Rating basis: Lamb's Phosphorus is 177 mg, 18% of the daily limit, judged as Moderate per the 15-25% tier.

How much Phosphorus is in Lamb?

On a per-100 g basis, Lamb contains Phosphorus 177 mg, or 18% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Lamb safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Lamb falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 255 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Lamb compare to other meat & protein foods?

Measured against other Meat & Protein foods, Lamb is less in Phosphorus (177 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.