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Lamb, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
LimitFrom a daily-limit view, Lamb lands in the Limit band: Phosphorus is highest at 28% - limit your intake.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus280 mg28%
High
Sodium84 mg4%
Low
Potassium358 mg18%
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 the top contributor (28% 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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Related guides

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lamb safe for kidney disease?

Lamb is rated Limit: Phosphorus is 28% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Lamb rated Limit?

Lamb's Phosphorus content (280 mg) equals 28% of the limit, sitting in the 25-30% band - that is why it rates Limit.

How much Phosphorus is in Lamb?

Per 100 g, Lamb contains Phosphorus 280 mg, which is 28% 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 exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 358 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 - 280 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.