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Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D

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 10% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus101 mg10%
Low
Sodium60 mg3%
Low
Potassium167 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

Phosphorus at 10% is the highest item. Additive phosphorus in processed foods absorbs best; naturally occurring phosphorus is more controllable.

Other nutrients

Protein3.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)9.5 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

If you are managing mineral intake: 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 scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (10% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Milk rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Phosphorus (101 mg, 10%) is the most prominent of Milk's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Milk?

Milk's Phosphorus content is 101 mg per 100 g - 10% of the daily limit of 1,000 mg.

Is Milk safe on a low-potassium diet?

If you are on a potassium-restricted diet, Milk falls below 300 mg per 100 g - Potassium comes in at 167 mg. Always verify against your own daily limit.

How does Milk compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

How does Milk compare within Dairy & Eggs? Its Phosphorus (101 mg per 100 g) is less than the category average. The rating below is calculated from this food's own data.