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Egg, whole, cooked, poached

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
ModerateBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Egg is rated Moderate - Phosphorus is the top contributor at 20% of its limit, within the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus197 mg20%
Moderate
Sodium297 mg15%
Low
Potassium138 mg7%
Low

About this food

Egg belongs to the Dairy & Eggs category. 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 the top contributor (20% of its limit). Source matters: animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80%, additive phosphorus near 100% - the same number can mean very different real loads.

Other nutrients

Protein12.5 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.4 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

Practical tip: 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 20% 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 (197 mg) equals 20% of the limit, sitting in the 15-25% band - that is why it rates Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Egg?

Per 100 g, Egg contains Phosphorus 197 mg, which is 20% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Egg safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Egg falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 138 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Egg compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Compared with the typical Dairy & Eggs food, Egg has less Phosphorus - 197 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.