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What meat is good for kidneys?

Fresh or frozen red meats without breading, marinades or sauce are better choices for a kidney diet. On average, fresh meat contains 65 mg of phosphorus per ounce and 7 grams of protein per ounce. Seafood is an excellent source of low-fat, high-quality protein.

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or diagnosis from a physician. Phosphorus, a mineral, may be in many foods you consume. Research shows that even in early kidney disease, limiting phosphorus can change kidney disease progression, as well as make a difference in mineral and bone disorders and cardiovascular health. When you have kidney disease, it's important to keep levels under control and stay within a daily intake of 800 and 1,200 mg. Work with a renal dietitian to help you manage your phosphorus intake based on your needs. To help guide you in knowing which foods are low in phosphorus, here are 7 lists of low-phosphorus food choices for a kidney diet.

1. Low-phosphorus meat and poultry choices

Fresh or frozen red meats without breading, marinades or sauce are better choices for a kidney diet. On average, fresh meat contains 65 mg of phosphorus per ounce and 7 grams of protein per ounce.

Phosphorus content for a 3-ounce portion, cooked:

Meat or Poultry Phosphorus Content Beef, pot roast 155 mg Beef, sirloin steak 195 mg Chicken breast, skinless 190 mg Chicken thigh, skinless 150 mg Hamburger patty, 90 percent lean 170 mg Lamb chop 185 mg Pork chop 200 mg Pork roast 190 mg Turkey breast meat, skinless 185 mg Turkey thigh meat, skinless 170 mg Veal chop 200 mg

2. Low-phosphorus seafood choices

Seafood is an excellent source of low-fat, high-quality protein.

Phosphorus content for a 3-ounce portion, cooked:

Seafood Phosphorus Content Mahi Mahi 155 mg Salmon, Atlantic

farmed 215 mg Yellowfin tuna 210 mg Sea bass 210 mg Tuna, canned 130 mg Rockfish 195 mg King crab 192 mg Lobster 160 mg Oysters, Eastern 120 mg Shrimp 120 mg Snow crab 120 mg

3. Low-phosphorus bread choices

Bread is a good source of carbohydrates and calories needed for energy production. Although whole grain bread is a healthy source of fiber, it also has more phosphorus and potassium than white flour bread.

Phosphorus content for a 1-ounce portion unless stated otherwise:

Bread Phosphorus Content Bagel: cinnamon raisin,

blueberry, plain, onion 53-70 mg Corn tortilla, 6-inch 75 mg English muffin 52-76 mg Flat bread 48 mg Flour tortillas, made without baking powder 20-37 mg French or Italian bread or rolls 28-29 mg Light wheat bread 38 mg Pita bread, white 58 mg Sourdough bread 30 mg White bread 25 mg

4. Low-phosphorus pasta and rice choices

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Pasta, rice and other grains are excellent sources of carbohydrates, calories and B vitamins, plus zinc, copper and iron. For a kidney diet, whole grains such as brown rice, oat bran and wild rice are limited due to the higher phosphorus content.

Phosphorus content for a 1/2 cup portion, cooked:

Pasta or Rice Phosphorus Content Couscous 20 mg Egg noodles 50-60 mg Macaroni 40 mg Pearled barley 43 mg Plain white rice, short, medium or long grain 35 mg Rice noodles 14-28 mg Spaghetti 42 mg

5. Low-phosphorus dairy, dairy substitutes and egg whites

Milk and milk products are high in calcium and phosphorus. A half cup of milk (4 ounces) contains 111-138 mg of phosphorus. Some liquid dairy substitutes can be used in cooking to replace milk. Read ingredient lists to look for phosphate additives, such as calcium-phosphate. Eggs are a great protein source but also contain 95 mg phosphorus in a large egg. Remove the yolk and phosphorus is only 5 mg for each egg white.

Phosphorus content for a 1/2 cup portion, unless stated otherwise:

Dairy, Dairy Substitutes and Egg Whites Phosphorus Content Almond milk, Almond Breeze®, original 50 mg Nondairy creamer without phosphate additives 40-53 mg Nondairy whipped topping, 2 tablespoons 0-10 mg Sherbet 38 mg Sour cream, 2 tablespoons 20-40 mg Soy milk 50-125 mg Unenriched rice milk without calcium-phosphate 29 mg Egg whites, pasteurized 15 mg 6. Low-phosphorus snacks Snack Food (Plus Serving Size) Phosphorus Content Apple, 1 medium 10 mg Applesauce, 1/2 cup 6 mg Baby carrots, 9 pieces 25 mg Blueberries, 1/2 cup 9 mg Celery, 1 stalk 10 mg Cherries, 1/2 cup 15 mg Fig bar, 2 bars 10-25 mg Fruit candies: hard,

7. Lower phosphorus cheese choices

All cheese contains phosphorus with most having 120-250 mg per ounce; some contain more than 300 mg per ounce. The suggested portion for a dialysis diet is usually one ounce of cheese, one to two times a week if phosphorus is controlled. Check with your dietitian for individual recommendations.

Low-phosphorus cheese choices:

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