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Egg, white, raw, fresh

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Egg is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Sodium, reaches only 8% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus15 mg2%
Low
Sodium166 mg8%
Low
Potassium163 mg8%
Low

About this food

Egg is a common member of 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 helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Egg's sodium (8%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein10.9 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.7 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 Egg safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Egg is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (8%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Egg rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Egg's three minerals, Sodium is highest (166 mg, 8%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Egg?

On a per-100 g basis, Egg contains Sodium 166 mg, or 8% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Egg safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Egg falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 163 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Egg compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Measured against other Dairy & Eggs foods, Egg is less in Sodium (166 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.