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Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Kidney-friendlyYogurt scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Phosphorus leads at 14% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus135 mg14%
Low
Sodium35 mg2%
Low
Potassium141 mg7%
Low

About this food

How to think about Dairy & Eggs: Yogurt is worth a closer look - 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 is the top contributor (14% 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

Protein9 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4 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

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 Yogurt safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Yogurt falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Phosphorus (14%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Yogurt rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Phosphorus: 135 mg, 14% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Yogurt is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Yogurt?

Per 100 g, Yogurt contains Phosphorus 135 mg, which is 14% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Yogurt safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Yogurt falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 141 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Yogurt compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Compared with the typical Dairy & Eggs food, Yogurt has less Phosphorus - 135 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.