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Milk, human, mature, fluid

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Milk lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Potassium is highest at 3%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus14 mg1%
Low
Sodium17 mg<1%
Low
Potassium51 mg3%
Low

About this food

For Dairy & Eggs, Milk 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

The most striking number here is potassium (3%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Milk.

Other nutrients

Protein1 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)6.9 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

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 Milk safe for kidney disease?

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

Why is Milk rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Milk's three minerals, Potassium is highest (51 mg, 3%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Milk?

Data: 100 g of Milk has Potassium 51 mg (3% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Milk safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Milk falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 51 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Milk compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Next to other Dairy & Eggs options, Milk carries less Potassium at 51 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.