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Yogurt, plain, skim milk

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
ModerateOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Yogurt's Moderate rating is led by Phosphorus (16%), placing it in the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus157 mg16%
Moderate
Sodium77 mg4%
Low
Potassium255 mg13%
Low

About this food

Yogurt (Dairy & Eggs). 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. This is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

Yogurt's phosphorus (16%) is worth noting - especially with Animal source (higher absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein5.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)7.7 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

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?

Yogurt is rated Moderate: Phosphorus is 16% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Yogurt rated Moderate?

Yogurt's Phosphorus content (157 mg) equals 16% of the limit, sitting in the 15-25% band - that is why it rates Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Yogurt?

On a per-100 g basis, Yogurt contains Phosphorus 157 mg, or 16% 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 255 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 (157 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.