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Butter oil, anhydrous

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Kidney-friendlyButter oil is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Phosphorus is highest (<1%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus3 mg<1%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium5 mg<1%
Low

About this food

Butter oil 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.

Nutrient insight

Butter oil's phosphorus (<1%) is worth noting - especially with Animal source (higher absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein0.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Animal source (higher absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: 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

Is Butter oil safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Butter oil falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Phosphorus (<1%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Butter oil rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Phosphorus: 3 mg, <1% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Butter oil is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Butter oil?

On a per-100 g basis, Butter oil contains Phosphorus 3 mg, or <1% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Butter oil safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Butter oil falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 5 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Butter oil compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Measured against other Dairy & Eggs foods, Butter oil is less in Phosphorus (3 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.