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Butter, whipped, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
LimitOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Butter's Limit rating is driven by Sodium (29%), in the 25-30% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus24 mg2%
Low
Sodium583 mg29%
High
Potassium41 mg2%
Low

About this food

Butter (Dairy & Eggs). 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. This is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

Butter's sodium (29%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein0.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.1 gNatural 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 safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Butter is Limit, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (29%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Butter rated Limit?

Simply put: among Butter's three minerals, Sodium is highest (583 mg, 29%), and by the tier rule (25-30%) the result is Limit.

How much Sodium is in Butter?

On a per-100 g basis, Butter contains Sodium 583 mg, or 29% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Butter safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Butter falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 41 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Butter compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Measured against other Dairy & Eggs foods, Butter is more in Sodium (583 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.