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Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Milk falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Phosphorus (8%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus84 mg8%
Low
Sodium43 mg2%
Low
Potassium132 mg7%
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 the top contributor (8% of its limit). Source matters: animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80%, additive phosphorus near 100% - the same number can mean very different real loads.

Other nutrients

Protein3.1 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

Practical tip: 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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Milk falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Phosphorus (8%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Milk rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Phosphorus: 84 mg, 8% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Milk is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Milk?

Per 100 g, Milk contains Phosphorus 84 mg, which is 8% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Milk safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Milk falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 132 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Milk compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Compared with the typical Dairy & Eggs food, Milk has less Phosphorus - 84 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.