Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, leg, center slice, bone-in, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw
Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
ModerateLamb's standout mineral is Phosphorus (20% of limit), giving it a Moderate rating - fine to eat with attention to portions.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus199 mg20%
Moderate
Sodium61 mg3%
Low
Potassium318 mg16%
Moderate
About this food
How to think about Meat & Protein: Lamb is worth a closer look - 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 is 20% of the limit, from Animal source (higher absorption). On a phosphorus-restricted diet, limit how often and how much you eat it.
Other nutrients
Protein19.2 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
From a daily-limit standpoint, Lamb is Moderate - Phosphorus (20%) 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 199 mg, 20% of the daily limit, judged as Moderate per the 15-25% tier.
How much Phosphorus is in Lamb?
Data: 100 g of Lamb has Phosphorus 199 mg (20% of the 1,000 mg limit).
Is Lamb safe on a low-potassium diet?
Low-potassium question: Lamb exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 318 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.
How does Lamb compare to other meat & protein foods?
Next to other Meat & Protein options, Lamb carries less Phosphorus at 199 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.