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Egg, whole, cooked, omelet

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
ModerateFrom a daily-limit view, Egg lands in the Moderate band: Phosphorus is the highest at 17%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus167 mg17%
Moderate
Sodium155 mg8%
Low
Potassium117 mg6%
Low

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 phosphorus is 17% of the limit, from Animal source (higher absorption). On a phosphorus-restricted diet, limit how often and how much you eat it.

Other nutrients

Protein10.6 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.3 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?

Egg is rated Moderate: Phosphorus is 17% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Egg rated Moderate?

Egg's Phosphorus content (167 mg) equals 17% of the limit, sitting in the 15-25% band - that is why it rates Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Egg?

Data: 100 g of Egg has Phosphorus 167 mg (17% of the 1,000 mg limit).

Is Egg safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Egg falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 117 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 less Phosphorus at 167 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.