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Veal, variety meats and by-products, thymus, cooked, braised

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Veal falls in the Higher risk tier - Phosphorus (63%) is the main risk source.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus627 mg63%
High
Sodium59 mg3%
Low
Potassium435 mg22%
Moderate

About this food

About Veal: 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. As a Meat & Protein item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Veal's phosphorus is the top contributor (63% 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

Protein22.7 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of sugar
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 scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (63% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Veal rated Higher risk?

The reason: Phosphorus (627 mg, 63%) is the most prominent of Veal's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Phosphorus is in Veal?

Per 100 g, Veal contains Phosphorus 627 mg, which is 63% 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 435 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 - 627 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.