ModerateBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Lamb is rated Moderate - Phosphorus is the top contributor at 21% of its limit, within the 15-25% band.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus214 mg21%
Moderate
Sodium83 mg4%
Low
Potassium318 mg16%
Moderate
About this food
Lamb belongs to the Meat & Protein category. 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 the top contributor (21% 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
Protein27.8 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
From a daily-limit standpoint, Lamb is Moderate - Phosphorus (21%) 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 214 mg, 21% of the daily limit, judged as Moderate per the 15-25% tier.
How much Phosphorus is in Lamb?
Per 100 g, Lamb contains Phosphorus 214 mg, which is 21% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).
Is Lamb safe on a low-potassium diet?
On a low-potassium diet, Lamb exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 318 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.
How does Lamb compare to other meat & protein foods?
Compared with the typical Meat & Protein food, Lamb has more Phosphorus - 214 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.