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Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Ice cream lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Phosphorus is highest at 12%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus116 mg12%
Low
Sodium61 mg3%
Low
Potassium177 mg9%
Low

About this food

For Dairy & Eggs, Ice cream is a typical example. 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

Ice cream's phosphorus is 12% of the limit, from Animal source (higher absorption). On a phosphorus-restricted diet, limit how often and how much you eat it.

Other nutrients

Protein4.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)21.2 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?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Ice cream is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Phosphorus at 12% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Ice cream rated Kidney-friendly?

Ice cream is rated Kidney-friendly because Phosphorus is 12% of its limit (116 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.

How much Phosphorus is in Ice cream?

Data: 100 g of Ice cream has Phosphorus 116 mg (12% 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 177 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 116 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.