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Egg and CKD: Potassium, Phosphorus & Sodium Reference

Moderate Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits

Short answer: Egg is rated Moderate for CKD stage 3-4. On a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Egg's Moderate rating is led by Phosphorus (17%), placing it in the 15-25% band.

About Egg

Egg (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

Phosphorus at 17% is the highest item. Additive phosphorus in processed foods absorbs best; naturally occurring phosphorus is more controllable.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g

Phosphorus172 mg17%
Moderate
Sodium124 mg6%
Low
Potassium126 mg6%
Low

Practical tips

If you are managing mineral intake: 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

Butter oilK 5 / P 3 mg
Dessert toppingK 18 / P 8 mg
Dessert toppingK 19 / P 18 mg

Related questions

Is egg safe for kidney disease?

Egg is rated Moderate for CKD stage 3-4 — the highest mineral is Phosphorus at 17% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Can kidney patients eat egg?

Egg is rated Moderate for CKD stage 3-4 — the highest mineral is Phosphorus at 17% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Is egg good for kidneys?

Egg is rated Moderate for CKD stage 3-4 — the highest mineral is Phosphorus at 17% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Is egg bad for kidneys?

Egg is rated Moderate for CKD stage 3-4 — the highest mineral is Phosphorus at 17% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; individual cases should follow medical advice.