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Egg, whole, raw, frozen, salted, pasteurized

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Egg lands in the Higher risk band: Sodium is 183% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus186 mg19%
Moderate
Sodium3663 mg183%
High
Potassium128 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 sodium is the top contributor (183% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein11 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.1 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

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 scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (183% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Egg rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (3663 mg, 183%) is the most prominent of Egg's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Egg?

Per 100 g, Egg contains Sodium 3663 mg, which is 183% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 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 128 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 more Sodium - 3663 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.