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Egg White vs Greek Yogurt: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Comparing Egg White and Greek Yogurt per 100 g: Egg White rates Kidney-friendly, while Greek Yogurt rates Kidney-friendly under CKD stage 3-4 daily limits. The biggest gap is Phosphorus — Egg White sits at 2% of the daily limit versus 14% for Greek Yogurt.

Egg White
Kidney-friendly Greek Yogurt
Kidney-friendly
Phosphorus
15 mg
2%
135 mg
14%
Sodium
166 mg
8%
36 mg
2%
Potassium
163 mg
8%
141 mg
7%

About Egg White

For Dairy & Eggs, Egg White is a typical example. Dairy products are high in phosphorus with high absorption and should be limited. With eggs, the white is a low-phosphorus protein while the yolk is much higher - treat them differently.

About Greek Yogurt

Greek Yogurt sits in the Dairy & Eggs group. Dairy products are high in phosphorus with high absorption and should be limited. With eggs, the white is a low-phosphorus protein while the yolk is much higher - treat them differently.

Practical tips

Practical tip: Watch dairy portions; with eggs, the yolk is phosphorus-dense while the white is not - treat them differently. If you are managing mineral intake: Watch dairy portions; with eggs, the yolk is phosphorus-dense while the white is not - treat them differently.

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more phosphorus, egg white or greek yogurt?

Per 100 g, Egg White contains 15 mg of Phosphorus and Greek Yogurt contains 135 mg. The difference comes from Phosphorus load alone — see each food page for the other minerals.

Is egg white or greek yogurt better for kidney disease?

Under the daily limits used on this site, Egg White falls in the Kidney-friendly tier and Greek Yogurt in the Kidney-friendly tier. Lower tiers mean a smaller share of the daily allowance per 100 g.

What is the difference between egg white and greek yogurt for a CKD diet?

For a CKD diet, the key gap is Phosphorus — 2% of the limit for Egg White and 14% for Greek Yogurt. Check each food page for phosphorus, sodium and potassium together.