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Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Kidney-friendlyYogurt is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Phosphorus is highest (14%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus137 mg14%
Low
Sodium34 mg2%
Low
Potassium141 mg7%
Low

About this food

Yogurt 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

Yogurt's phosphorus (14%) is worth noting - especially with Animal source (higher absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein9.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.6 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine7 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate0.5 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Animal source (higher absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: 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 Yogurt safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Yogurt is rated Kidney-friendly - Phosphorus is the highest contributor at 14% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Yogurt rated Kidney-friendly?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Yogurt's Phosphorus is highest (137 mg, 14% of daily limit), falling in the <15% band - hence the Kidney-friendly rating.

How much Phosphorus is in Yogurt?

On a per-100 g basis, Yogurt contains Phosphorus 137 mg, or 14% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Yogurt safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Yogurt falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 141 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Yogurt compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Measured against other Dairy & Eggs foods, Yogurt is less in Phosphorus (137 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.