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Egg, yolk, raw, frozen, sugared, pasteurized

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskEgg's Phosphorus reaches 40% of the daily limit, giving it a Higher risk rating - risk is elevated for most patients.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus404 mg40%
High
Sodium70 mg4%
Low
Potassium105 mg5%
Low

About this food

How to think about Dairy & Eggs: Egg is worth a closer look - 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 phosphorus is the top contributor (40% 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

Protein13.9 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)10.3 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 Higher risk - Phosphorus (40%) 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 Phosphorus is 404 mg, 40% of the daily limit, judged as Higher risk per the >30% tier.

How much Phosphorus is in Egg?

Per 100 g, Egg contains Phosphorus 404 mg, which is 40% 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 105 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 - 404 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.