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Egg, white, dried

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Egg lands in the Higher risk band: Sodium is 64% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus111 mg11%
Low
Sodium1280 mg64%
High
Potassium1125 mg56%
High

About this food

For Dairy & Eggs, Egg 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.

Nutrient insight

Egg's sodium is 64% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein81.1 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)5.4 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

A handy approach - 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 Egg safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Egg is Higher risk. Main consideration: Sodium at 64% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Egg rated Higher risk?

Egg is rated Higher risk because Sodium is 64% of its limit (1280 mg) - the only mineral reaching the >30% range.

How much Sodium is in Egg?

Data: 100 g of Egg has Sodium 1280 mg (64% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Egg safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Egg exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 1125 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Egg compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Next to other Dairy & Eggs options, Egg carries more Sodium at 1280 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.