CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

20%

Sodium

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

Meat & Protein Avoid

Egg

Q: Is Egg safe for people with kidney disease?

Egg is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 198.0mg phosphorus, 142.0mg sodium, and 138.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

Q: How much phosphorus is in Egg?

A 100.0g serving of Egg contains 198mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 20% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Egg?

Per 100.0g serving, Egg provides 142mg of sodium — about 6% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Egg?

Egg contains 138mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 7% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram

5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram

Calories

143 kcal

Protein

13.0 g

Carbs

0.7 g

Fat

10.0 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

198 mg

20% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

142 mg

6% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

138 mg

7% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Egg contains levels that significantly exceed CKD-friendly thresholds. Avoid this food regularly. If you must eat it (e.g., on a special occasion), keep portions tiny and adjust the rest of your day accordingly.

Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian — individual CKD stages and lab values vary.

Source & Notes

Imported from mediterranean-foods. USDA.

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

Looking for safer choices in Meat & Protein? Try these instead:

Safe

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Cinnamon; Vanilla Cinnamon Vanilla Low Fat Yogurt

Phosphorus0 mg

Sodium83 mg

Potassium116 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Egg safe for people with kidney disease?

Egg is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 198.0mg phosphorus, 142.0mg sodium, and 138.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How much phosphorus is in Egg?

A 100.0g serving of Egg contains 198mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 20% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Egg?

Per 100.0g serving, Egg provides 142mg of sodium — about 6% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Egg?

Egg contains 138mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 7% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Egg?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Egg is rated Avoid (Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD), dialysis patients should consult their dietitian before consuming this food. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.

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