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Lamb, leg, sirloin half, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
ModerateFrom a daily-limit view, Lamb lands in the Moderate band: Phosphorus is the highest at 20%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus203 mg20%
Moderate
Sodium71 mg4%
Low
Potassium333 mg17%
Moderate

About this food

For Meat & Protein, Lamb is a typical example. 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

Protein28.4 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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?

Lamb scores Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (20% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Lamb rated Moderate?

The reason: Phosphorus (203 mg, 20%) is the most prominent of Lamb's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Lamb?

Data: 100 g of Lamb has Phosphorus 203 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 333 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 203 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.