Egg White vs Chocolate: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Looking at the three rated minerals, Egg White lands in the Higher risk tier and Chocolate in the Moderate tier. The biggest gap is Phosphorus — Chocolate sits at 15% of the daily limit versus 33% for Egg White.

Egg White
Higher risk Chocolate
Moderate

Phosphorus

332 mg

33%

152 mg

15%

Sodium

281 mg

14%

41 mg

Potassium

540 mg

27%

407 mg

20%

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more phosphorus, egg white or chocolate?

Per 100 g, egg white contains 332 mg and chocolate contains 152 mg of phosphorus.

Is egg white or chocolate better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, egg white is rated higher risk and chocolate is rated moderate. Ratings reflect mineral load per 100 g only — individual advice should come from your healthcare team.

What is the main difference for a CKD diet?

The largest difference is phosphorus: chocolate sits at 15% of the daily limit versus 33% for egg white. See each food page for the full mineral profile.