Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked
Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Kidney-friendlyLamb scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Phosphorus leads at 11% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus114 mg11%
Low
Sodium58 mg3%
Low
Potassium194 mg10%
Low
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 11% of the limit, from Animal source (higher absorption). On a phosphorus-restricted diet, limit how often and how much you eat it.
Other nutrients
Protein12.2 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
From a daily-limit standpoint, Lamb is Kidney-friendly - Phosphorus (11%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.
Why is Lamb rated Kidney-friendly?
Rating basis: Lamb's Phosphorus is 114 mg, 11% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.
How much Phosphorus is in Lamb?
Data: 100 g of Lamb has Phosphorus 114 mg (11% of the 1,000 mg limit).
Is Lamb safe on a low-potassium diet?
Low-potassium question: Lamb falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 194 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 114 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.