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

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Veal lands in the Higher risk band: Phosphorus is 34% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus339 mg34%
High
Sodium97 mg5%
Low
Potassium362 mg18%
Moderate

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 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

Protein18.3 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine142.7 mgModerate 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 Veal safe for kidney disease?

Veal is rated Higher risk: Phosphorus is 34% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Veal rated Higher risk?

Veal's Phosphorus content (339 mg) equals 34% of the limit, sitting in the >30% band - that is why it rates Higher risk.

How much Phosphorus is in Veal?

Per 100 g, Veal contains Phosphorus 339 mg, which is 34% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Veal safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Veal exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 362 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Veal compare to other meat & protein foods?

Compared with the typical Meat & Protein food, Veal has more Phosphorus - 339 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.