Milk and CKD: Potassium, Phosphorus & Sodium Reference
Short answer: Milk is rated Kidney-friendly for CKD stage 3-4. Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Milk is rated Kidney-friendly - Phosphorus is the highest at 8% of its limit, still well below 15%.
About Milk
Milk belongs to the Dairy & Eggs category. 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
On the phosphorus angle (8%), Milk belongs in the watch category. Pairing it with low-phosphorus sides like white rice or egg whites balances the meal.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g
Phosphorus84 mg8%Low
Sodium43 mg2%Low
Potassium132 mg7%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.
See the full Milk food page →Lower-risk alternatives
Butter oilK 5 / P 3 mg
Dessert toppingK 18 / P 8 mg
Dessert toppingK 19 / P 18 mg