Egg White vs Milk: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Looking at the three rated minerals, Egg White lands in the Higher risk tier and Milk in the Moderate tier. Milk carries the lighter mineral load overall, driven mainly by Phosphorus (12% vs 33% of the limit).

Egg White
Higher risk Milk
Moderate

Phosphorus

332 mg

33%

123 mg

12%

Sodium

281 mg

14%

97 mg

Potassium

540 mg

27%

333 mg

17%

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more phosphorus, egg white or milk?

Per 100 g, egg white contains 332 mg and milk contains 123 mg of phosphorus.

Is egg white or milk better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, egg white is rated higher risk and milk 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: milk sits at 12% of the daily limit versus 33% for egg white. See each food page for the full mineral profile.