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Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Milk is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Phosphorus, reaches only 9% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus89 mg9%
Low
Sodium148 mg7%
Low
Potassium151 mg8%
Low

About this food

Milk is a common member of Dairy & 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Milk's phosphorus (9%) is worth noting - especially with Animal source (higher absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein3.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)5.4 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine0.6 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate0.5 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
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 Milk safe for kidney disease?

Milk is rated Kidney-friendly: Phosphorus is 9% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Milk rated Kidney-friendly?

Milk's Phosphorus content (89 mg) equals 9% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Milk?

On a per-100 g basis, Milk contains Phosphorus 89 mg, or 9% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Milk safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Milk falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 151 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Milk compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Measured against other Dairy & Eggs foods, Milk is less in Phosphorus (89 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.