Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added nonfat milk solids, without added vitamin A
Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Milk falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Phosphorus (11%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus112 mg11%
Low
Sodium59 mg3%
Low
Potassium182 mg9%
Low
About this food
About Milk: 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. As a Dairy & Eggs item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.
Nutrient insight
Milk's phosphorus is 11% of the limit, from Animal source (higher absorption). On a phosphorus-restricted diet, limit how often and how much you eat it.
Other nutrients
Protein4 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Milk scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (11% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.
Why is Milk rated Kidney-friendly?
The reason: Phosphorus (112 mg, 11%) is the most prominent of Milk's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.
How much Phosphorus is in Milk?
Data: 100 g of Milk has Phosphorus 112 mg (11% of the 1,000 mg limit).
Is Milk safe on a low-potassium diet?
Low-potassium question: Milk falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 182 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 Phosphorus at 112 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.