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Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
ModerateEgg receives a Moderate rating. Phosphorus leads the three minerals at 17% of its daily limit, so portion size matters.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus172 mg17%
Moderate
Sodium124 mg6%
Low
Potassium126 mg6%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Dairy & Eggs deserve attention: Egg - 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 phosphorus (17%) is worth noting - especially with Animal source (higher absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein12.6 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.1 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 Egg safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Egg falls in the Moderate tier, with Phosphorus (17%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Egg rated Moderate?

The deciding factor is Phosphorus: 172 mg, 17% of the limit, in the 15-25% band - so Egg is rated Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Egg?

On a per-100 g basis, Egg contains Phosphorus 172 mg, or 17% of the 1,000 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 126 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 Phosphorus (172 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.