Beef Tendon — Niu Jin is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Beef Tendon — Niu Jin — kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
7%
Sodium
4%
Potassium
4%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
🥩 Meat & Protein Avoid

Beef Tendon — Niu Jin

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
175 kcal
Protein
35.0 g
Carbs
0.0 g
Fat
4.0 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
68 mg
7% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
85 mg
4% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
85 mg
4% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Beef Tendon — Niu Jin 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

Imported from chinese-foods. ⭐ Lower-K. Gelatinous. For pho + soup.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beef Tendon — Niu Jin safe for people with kidney disease?
Beef Tendon — Niu Jin is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 68.0mg phosphorus, 85.0mg sodium, and 85.0mg 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 Tendon — Niu Jin?
A 100.0g serving of Beef Tendon — Niu Jin contains 68mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 7% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Beef Tendon — Niu Jin?
Per 100.0g serving, Beef Tendon — Niu Jin provides 85mg of sodium — about 4% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Beef Tendon — Niu Jin?
Beef Tendon — Niu Jin contains 85mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 4% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Beef Tendon — Niu Jin?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Beef Tendon — Niu Jin 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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Last updated: May 24, 2026 · Data source: USDA FoodData Central & KDOQI guidelines