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Eggnog

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Kidney-friendlyEggnog receives a Kidney-friendly rating. Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Phosphorus is highest at 11%, yet stays under the 15% line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus109 mg11%
Low
Sodium54 mg3%
Low
Potassium165 mg8%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Dairy & Eggs deserve attention: Eggnog - 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

Eggnog's phosphorus (11%) is worth noting - especially with Animal source (higher absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein4.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)8.1 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate0 mgLow oxalateNot rated · exact match
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 Eggnog safe for kidney disease?

Eggnog scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (11% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Eggnog rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Phosphorus (109 mg, 11%) is the most prominent of Eggnog's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Eggnog?

On a per-100 g basis, Eggnog contains Phosphorus 109 mg, or 11% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Eggnog safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Eggnog falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 165 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Eggnog compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Measured against other Dairy & Eggs foods, Eggnog is less in Phosphorus (109 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.