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Can cats eat beef (cooked)?

OK to give

Plain cooked lean beef is fine; go easy on fatty cuts.

How much

Up to per day 7.4g about 1.5 pieces · 1 thumb-tip piece ≈ 5 g

4 kg adult cat, treats ≤10% of ~200 kcal/day

PreparationCooked plain, fat trimmed, chopped.

Why

Species-appropriate animal protein. Trim the fat to avoid diarrhea or pancreatitis. Korean marinated beef is full of garlic and soy sauce.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease OK to give Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 596 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes OK to give Low in carbohydrate. Carbs 0% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) OK to give Low in salt. Sodium 140 mg/1000kcal
  • Urinary stones OK to give No specific stone concern known — water intake matters more.

Nutrition per 100 g

Nutrients per 100 g, with phosphorus also shown per 1000 kcal
Calories272 kcal
Protein33.09 g
Fat14.05 g
Carbohydrate0 g
Phosphorus162 mg 596 mg/1000kcal
Sodium38 mg
Potassium174 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 소고기_한우_양지_삶은것

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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