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Eggs, scrambled, frozen mixture

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Kidney-friendlyEggs receives a Kidney-friendly rating. Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Sodium is highest at 8%, yet stays under the 15% line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus30 mg3%
Low
Sodium162 mg8%
Low
Potassium147 mg7%
Low

About this food

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

Eggs's sodium (8%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein13.1 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)7.5 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 Eggs safe for kidney disease?

Eggs scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (8% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Eggs rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Sodium (162 mg, 8%) is the most prominent of Eggs's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Eggs?

On a per-100 g basis, Eggs contains Sodium 162 mg, or 8% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Eggs safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Eggs falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 147 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Eggs compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Measured against other Dairy & Eggs foods, Eggs is less in Sodium (162 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.