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Yogurt, plain, low fat

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Yogurt falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Phosphorus (14%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus144 mg14%
Low
Sodium70 mg4%
Low
Potassium234 mg12%
Low

About this food

About Yogurt: 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

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

Protein5.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)7 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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Yogurt is Kidney-friendly - Phosphorus (14%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Yogurt rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Yogurt's Phosphorus is 144 mg, 14% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Phosphorus is in Yogurt?

Per 100 g, Yogurt contains Phosphorus 144 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 234 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 - 144 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.