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Egg, yolk, raw, frozen, salted, pasteurized

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskEgg is rated Higher risk. Sodium is 174% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus414 mg41%
High
Sodium3487 mg174%
High
Potassium111 mg6%
Low

About this food

Egg sits in the Dairy & Eggs group. 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 (174%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein14.1 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

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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Egg is Higher risk - Sodium (174%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Egg rated Higher risk?

Rating basis: Egg's Sodium is 3487 mg, 174% of the daily limit, judged as Higher risk per the >30% tier.

How much Sodium is in Egg?

On a per-100 g basis, Egg contains Sodium 3487 mg, or 174% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Egg safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Egg falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 111 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 Sodium (3487 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.