Beef Jerky

Beef Jerky is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 407.0mg phosphorus, 1780.0mg sodium, and 597.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

A 100.0g serving of Beef Jerky contains 407mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 41% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Per 100.0g serving, Beef Jerky provides 1780mg of sodium — about 77% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Beef Jerky contains 597mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 30% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Beef Jerky 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.