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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)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of sugar
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

A handy approach - 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 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.