Phosphorus
Mineral associated with formation of bones and teeth
- Second most abundant mineral in the body
- Body self regulates level of phosphorus
- Overuse of aluminum antacids increases risk of deficiency
Health Benefits:
- keeps bones and teeth strong
- filters and removes waste from kidneys
- manages body's energy
- repairing tissue and cells
Low intake of Phosphorus
Symptoms of low Phosphorus intake
- Anxiety, Fatigue
- Bone pain, fractures
- Irritability, Confusion
- Loss of appetite
- Muscle weakness
- Numbness
Causes of low Phosphorus intake
- Affects bone health, osteopenia, osteoporosis
- Cardiac muscle dysfunction, congestive heart failure
- Decreased lung and diaphragm function
- Seizures, Coma, Metabolic encephalopathy
Excess intake of Phosphorus
Symptoms of excess intake of Phosphorus
- Increased thirst
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Rapid heartbeat
- Shortness of breath
- Weight gain
At risk for excess Phosphorus
- Calcium deposits in blood vessels, lungs, eyes, heart
- Can cause bone loss
- Can cause heart failure, irregular beats
- Impaired kidney function
- Increased risk of heart attack, stroke, death
Phosphorus Content in Foods
Foods High in Phosphorus
| Food | Serving Size | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|
| Biscuit w/ham | 1 item | 794 mg |
| Mozarella cheese, nonfat, shredded | 1 cup | 741 mg |
| Clams, cooked | 20 small | 642 mg |
| Yellowfin tuna, cooked | 6 oz | 566 mg |
| Quesadilla w/chicken | 1 serving | 563 mg |
| Biscuit w/egg, cheese, bacon | 1 serving | 526 mg |
| Salmon, sockeye | 6 oz | 519 mg |
| Pork chop, lean | 6 oz | 515 mg |
| Oat bran muffin | 1 medium | 425 mg |
| Burrito w/beef, beans | 1 serving | 393 mg |
| Cheeseburger, single large patty | 1 unit | 364 mg |
| Lentils, cooked | 1 cup | 356 mg |
| Yogurt, skim | 1 cup | 356 mg |
| Navy beans, canned | 1 cup | 351 mg |
| Pumpkin seeds/pepitas | 1 oz | 350 mg |
| Chocolate pudding, instant | 1 cup | 350 mg |
| Sunflower seeds, dry roasted | 1 oz | 340 mg |
| Milk shake, chocolate, vanilla | 2 cups | 340 mg |
| Oats, uncooked | 1 cup | 332 mg |
| Macaroni and cheese, homemade | 1 cup | 322 mg |
| Ribeye steak | 1 serving | 312 mg |
| Roast beef sandwich | 1 serving | 288 mg |
| Salmon | 3 oz | 282 mg |
| Trail mix | 1 cup | 282 mg |
| Quinoa, cooked | 1 cup | 281 mg |
| Nachos w/cheese | 1 servings | 276 mg |
| Baked, beans | 1 cup | 275 mg |
| Raisin bran | 1 cup | 259 mg |
| Milk, skim, 1% | 1 cup | 247 mg |
| Bean, black | 1 cup | 241 mg |
Foods Low in Phosphorus
| Food | Serving Size | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|
| Honey | 1 Tbsp | 1 mg |
| Butter, margarine | 1 Tbsp | 3 mg |
| Lemonade | 1 cup | 5 mg |
| Spinach, raw | 1 cup | 8 mg |
| Popcorn, unsalted | 1 cup | 8 mg |
| Blueberries | 1 cup | 8.5 mg |
| Apple | 1 medium | 10 mg |
| Grapes | 1 cup | 11 mg |
| Watermelon | 1 cup | 14 mg |
| Apple juice | 1 cup | 17 mg |
| Orange juice | 1 cup | 20 mg |
| Corn or rice cereals | 1 cup | 20 mg |
| Grits, Cream of wheat | 1 cup | 20 mg |
| Coucous | 1 cup | 20 mg |
| Cauliflower | 1 cup | 22 mg |
| Nectarine | 1 medium | 22 mg |
| Peppers, green or red | 1 medium | 23 mg |
| Tomato juice | 1 cup | 23 mg |
| Banana | 1 medium | 24 mg |
| Broccoli | 1 cup | 29 mg |
| Tomato | 1 medium | 30 mg |
| Kiwi | 1 medium | 30 mg |
| Pretzels | 1 oz | 30 mg |
| Sherbet | 1 cup | 30 mg |
| Wine, table, all varieties | 5 oz | 30 mg |
| Rice Krispies | 1 cup | 32.5 mg |
| White rice | 1 cup | 35 mg |
| Potato chips | 1 oz | 45 mg |
| Beer | 12 oz | 50 mg |
| Almond milk | 1 cup | 50 mg |
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