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

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
ModerateUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Lamb falls in the Moderate tier, mainly driven by Phosphorus (16%). Enjoy in moderation.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus162 mg16%
Moderate
Sodium61 mg3%
Low
Potassium244 mg12%
Low

About this food

About Lamb: 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. As a Meat & Protein item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Lamb's phosphorus is the top contributor (16% 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

Protein17.2 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?

Lamb scores Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (16% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Lamb rated Moderate?

The reason: Phosphorus (162 mg, 16%) is the most prominent of Lamb's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Lamb?

Per 100 g, Lamb contains Phosphorus 162 mg, which is 16% 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 244 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 - 162 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.