Egg White vs Honey: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Q: Which has more phosphorus, egg white or honey?

Per 100 g, egg white contains 332 mg and honey contains 4 mg of phosphorus.

Q: Is egg white or honey better for kidney disease?

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

Q: What is the main difference for a CKD diet?

The largest difference is phosphorus: honey sits at <1% of the daily limit versus 33% for egg white. See each food page for the full mineral profile.

Side by side, Egg White (Higher risk) and Honey (Moderate) differ most in Phosphorus: Egg White has 332 mg, Honey has 4 mg. The biggest gap is Phosphorus — Honey sits at <1% of the daily limit versus 33% for Egg White.

Egg White
Higher risk Honey
Moderate

Phosphorus

332 mg

33%

4 mg

<1%

Sodium

281 mg

14%

4 mg

<1%

Potassium

540 mg

27%

52 mg

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more phosphorus, egg white or honey?

Per 100 g, egg white contains 332 mg and honey contains 4 mg of phosphorus.

Is egg white or honey better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, egg white is rated higher risk and honey 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: honey sits at <1% of the daily limit versus 33% for egg white. See each food page for the full mineral profile.