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Lamb, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Lamb lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Phosphorus is highest at 14%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus143 mg14%
Low
Sodium58 mg3%
Low
Potassium201 mg10%
Low

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 the top contributor (14% 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

Protein15.3 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

Practical tip: 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 (14%) 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 143 mg, 14% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Phosphorus is in Lamb?

Per 100 g, Lamb contains Phosphorus 143 mg, which is 14% 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 201 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 - 143 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.