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Milk, dry, nonfat, calcium reduced

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskMilk is rated Higher risk. Sodium is 114% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus1011 mg101%
High
Sodium2280 mg114%
High
Potassium680 mg34%
High

About this food

Milk sits in the Dairy & Eggs group. 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

Sodium leads at 114%. Cutting sodium is not only about the salt shaker - processed foods and sauces carry a lot of it.

Other nutrients

Protein35.5 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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

How to eat it more safely: 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Milk is Higher risk, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (114%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Milk rated Higher risk?

Simply put: among Milk's three minerals, Sodium is highest (2280 mg, 114%), and by the tier rule (>30%) the result is Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Milk?

In every 100 g of Milk, Sodium is about 2280 mg - roughly 114% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Milk safe on a low-potassium diet?

For people watching potassium, Milk exceeds 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 680 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How does Milk compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Against the Dairy & Eggs average, Milk shows more Sodium (2280 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.