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Lamb, New Zealand, imported, Intermuscular fat, cooked

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Kidney-friendlyOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Lamb's Kidney-friendly rating is driven by Phosphorus (12%) - none of the three minerals exceeds 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus118 mg12%
Low
Sodium52 mg3%
Low
Potassium198 mg10%
Low

About this food

Lamb (Meat & Protein). 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. This is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

Lamb's phosphorus (12%) is worth noting - especially with Animal source (higher absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein8.5 gNot part of rating
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

Worth remembering: 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Lamb is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (12%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Lamb rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Lamb's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (118 mg, 12%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Lamb?

On a per-100 g basis, Lamb contains Phosphorus 118 mg, or 12% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Lamb safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Lamb falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 198 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Lamb compare to other meat & protein foods?

Measured against other Meat & Protein foods, Lamb is less in Phosphorus (118 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.