Veal, variety meats and by-products, pancreas, cooked, braised
Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Veal is rated Higher risk - Phosphorus exceeds 51% of its limit, past the 30% warning line.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus512 mg51%
High
Sodium68 mg3%
Low
Potassium278 mg14%
Low
About this food
Veal 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
Veal's phosphorus is 51% of the limit, from Animal source (higher absorption). On a phosphorus-restricted diet, limit how often and how much you eat it.
Other nutrients
Protein29.1 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Veal scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (51% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.
Why is Veal rated Higher risk?
The reason: Phosphorus (512 mg, 51%) is the most prominent of Veal's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.
How much Phosphorus is in Veal?
Data: 100 g of Veal has Phosphorus 512 mg (51% 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 278 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 more Phosphorus at 512 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.