Table 3 List of substitutes for half portion (45 g) of medium steak

From: A practical approach to dietary interventions for nondialysis-dependent CKD patients: the experience of a reference nephrology center in Brazil

Food item	Amount (g)	Household measure
Chicken fillet	42	½ medium fillet
Chicken (skinless)	41	1 small thigh
	48	2 wings
	56	1 small drumstick
Cooked beef	56	2 medium cubes
Ground beef	42	3 soup spoons
Meatball roast	50	1 medium unit
Meat dumpling	90	3 small units
Home-made hamburger	40	1 medium unit
Lean piece of pork	50	½ chop
Sirloin roast	45	1 medium slice
Grilled liver	50	½ large steak
Boiled egg	100	2 units
Grilled fish	42	½ medium fillet
^aTuna in water	40	4 soup spoons
^aSausage	70	2 units
^aHam	40	2 thin slices
^aHard cheese	60	4 slices
	60	2 medium slices
Ice cream	100	2 balls
Bean	308	2 medium shells
Chickpeas / pea	150	1 medium shell
Soy	76	2 serving spoons
Tofu	110	2 thick slices

^aThese foods should be avoided due to the high content of salt and/or fat

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