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Lamb, variety meats and by-products, mechanically separated, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Lamb is rated Higher risk - Phosphorus exceeds 34% of its limit, past the 30% warning line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus337 mg34%
High
Sodium59 mg3%
Low
Potassium288 mg14%
Low

About this food

Lamb belongs to the Meat & Protein category. 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 (34% 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 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Lamb is Higher risk, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (34%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Lamb rated Higher risk?

Simply put: among Lamb's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (337 mg, 34%), and by the tier rule (>30%) the result is Higher risk.

How much Phosphorus is in Lamb?

Per 100 g, Lamb contains Phosphorus 337 mg, which is 34% 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 288 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 more Phosphorus - 337 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.