Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Lamb falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Phosphorus (7%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus71 mg7%
Low
Sodium55 mg3%
Low
Potassium126 mg6%
Low
About this food
About Lamb: 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
Lamb's phosphorus is the top contributor (7% 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
Protein15.7 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Lamb falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Phosphorus (7%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.
Why is Lamb rated Kidney-friendly?
The deciding factor is Phosphorus: 71 mg, 7% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Lamb is rated Kidney-friendly.
How much Phosphorus is in Lamb?
Per 100 g, Lamb contains Phosphorus 71 mg, which is 7% 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 falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 126 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 less Phosphorus - 71 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.