Veal, breast, whole, boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised
Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
ModerateFrom a daily-limit view, Veal lands in the Moderate band: Phosphorus is the highest at 19%.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus191 mg19%
Moderate
Sodium65 mg3%
Low
Potassium272 mg14%
Low
About this food
For Meat & Protein, Veal 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
Veal's phosphorus is 19% of the limit, from Animal source (higher absorption). On a phosphorus-restricted diet, limit how often and how much you eat it.
Other nutrients
Protein27 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Veal is Moderate. Main consideration: Phosphorus at 19% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.
Why is Veal rated Moderate?
Veal is rated Moderate because Phosphorus is 19% of its limit (191 mg) - the only mineral reaching the 15-25% range.
How much Phosphorus is in Veal?
Data: 100 g of Veal has Phosphorus 191 mg (19% of the 1,000 mg limit).
Is Veal safe on a low-potassium diet?
Low-potassium question: Veal falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 272 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.
How does Veal compare to other meat & protein foods?
Next to other Meat & Protein options, Veal carries less Phosphorus at 191 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.