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Egg, yolk, raw, frozen, pasteurized

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Egg falls in the Higher risk tier - Phosphorus (42%) is the main risk source.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus420 mg42%
High
Sodium67 mg3%
Low
Potassium121 mg6%
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 (42% 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

Protein15.5 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.2 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 Phosphorus (42% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Egg rated Higher risk?

The reason: Phosphorus (420 mg, 42%) is the most prominent of Egg's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Phosphorus is in Egg?

Per 100 g, Egg contains Phosphorus 420 mg, which is 42% 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 121 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 Phosphorus - 420 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.