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Ice cream, lowfat, no sugar added, cone, added peanuts and chocolate sauce

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Ice cream falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Phosphorus (14%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus143 mg14%
Low
Sodium113 mg6%
Low
Potassium213 mg11%
Low

About this food

About Ice cream: 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

Ice cream's phosphorus is 14% of the limit, from Animal source (higher absorption). On a phosphorus-restricted diet, limit how often and how much you eat it.

Other nutrients

Protein5.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber9.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)10.7 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine1 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate9 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Animal source (higher absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

A handy approach - 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 Ice cream safe for kidney disease?

Ice cream scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (14% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Ice cream rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Phosphorus (143 mg, 14%) is the most prominent of Ice cream's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Ice cream?

Data: 100 g of Ice cream has Phosphorus 143 mg (14% of the 1,000 mg limit).

Is Ice cream safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Ice cream falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 213 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Ice cream compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Next to other Dairy & Eggs options, Ice cream carries less Phosphorus at 143 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.