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Egg, whole, dried

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Egg is Higher risk: the highest item, Phosphorus, is at 63% of its limit, above 30%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus629 mg63%
High
Sodium476 mg24%
Moderate
Potassium540 mg27%
High

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 phosphorus (63%) is worth noting - especially with Animal source (higher absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein48 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.6 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 Higher risk, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (63%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Egg rated Higher risk?

Simply put: among Egg's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (629 mg, 63%), and by the tier rule (>30%) the result is Higher risk.

How much Phosphorus is in Egg?

On a per-100 g basis, Egg contains Phosphorus 629 mg, or 63% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Egg safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Egg exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 540 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 more in Phosphorus (629 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.