Butter and CKD: Potassium, Phosphorus & Sodium Reference

Short answer: Butter is rated Higher risk for CKD stage 3-4. Butter's Sodium reaches 32% of the daily limit, giving it a Higher risk rating - risk is elevated for most patients.

About Butter

How to think about Dairy & Eggs: Butter 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

Butter's sodium is the top contributor (32% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g

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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Lower-risk alternatives