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Butter and CKD: Potassium Data per 100 g

Higher risk Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits

The Potassium level in Butter is 24 mg per 100 g (1% of the daily limit). This sits in the Low band; check the food page for the other minerals as well.

About Butter

About Butter: 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

From the sodium angle (32%), Butter must fit inside your daily sodium budget.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g

Phosphorus24 mg2%
Low
Sodium643 mg32%
High
Potassium24 mg1%
Low

Practical tips

A common practice is: Watch dairy portions; with eggs, the yolk is phosphorus-dense while the white is not - treat them differently.

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Related questions

Is butter high in phosphorus?

Per 100 g, Butter contains 24 mg of Phosphorus, which is 2% of the daily limit for CKD stage 3-4.