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CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

13%

Sodium

14%

Potassium

31%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍿 Snacks Avoid

Beef

Q: Is Beef safe for people with kidney disease?

Beef is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 133.0mg phosphorus, 327.0mg sodium, and 619.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

Q: How much phosphorus is in Beef?

A 100.0g serving of Beef contains 133mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 13% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Beef?

Per 100.0g serving, Beef provides 327mg of sodium — about 14% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Beef?

Beef contains 619mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 31% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram

5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram

Calories

204 kcal

Protein

16.8 g

Carbs

0.0 g

Fat

11.5 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

133 mg

13% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

327 mg

14% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

619 mg

31% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Beef contains levels that significantly exceed CKD-friendly thresholds. Avoid this food regularly. If you must eat it (e.g., on a special occasion), keep portions tiny and adjust the rest of your day accordingly.

Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian — individual CKD stages and lab values vary.

Source & Notes

USDA Branded (fdc_id: 2466144) · Impossible Foods Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beef safe for people with kidney disease?

Beef is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 133.0mg phosphorus, 327.0mg sodium, and 619.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How much phosphorus is in Beef?

A 100.0g serving of Beef contains 133mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 13% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Beef?

Per 100.0g serving, Beef provides 327mg of sodium — about 14% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Beef?

Beef contains 619mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 31% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Beef?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Beef is rated Avoid (Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD), dialysis patients should consult their dietitian before consuming this food. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.

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