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Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added nonfat milk solids, vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Kidney-friendlyOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Milk's Kidney-friendly rating is driven by Phosphorus (10%) - none of the three minerals exceeds 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus104 mg10%
Low
Sodium53 mg3%
Low
Potassium171 mg9%
Low

About this food

Milk (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 is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

Phosphorus leads at 10%. In CKD, track phosphorus intake and factor in the source (Animal source (higher absorption)) to judge the true burden.

Other nutrients

Protein3.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)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

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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Milk is Kidney-friendly - Phosphorus (10%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Milk rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Milk's Phosphorus is 104 mg, 10% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Phosphorus is in Milk?

In every 100 g of Milk, Phosphorus is about 104 mg - roughly 10% of the daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Milk safe on a low-potassium diet?

For people watching potassium, Milk falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 171 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 less Phosphorus (104 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.