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Egg, whole, raw, fresh

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
ModerateUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Egg falls in the Moderate tier, mainly driven by Phosphorus (20%). Enjoy in moderation.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus198 mg20%
Moderate
Sodium142 mg7%
Low
Potassium138 mg7%
Low

About this food

About 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. As a Dairy & Eggs item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

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

Protein12.6 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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Egg is Moderate - Phosphorus (20%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Egg rated Moderate?

Rating basis: Egg's Phosphorus is 198 mg, 20% of the daily limit, judged as Moderate per the 15-25% tier.

How much Phosphorus is in Egg?

Per 100 g, Egg contains Phosphorus 198 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 - 198 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.