🥛 Milk & Dairy Products Nutrition Table
102 types of milk and dairy products
📖 User Guide
How to Sort: Click on column header to sort ascending (▲). Click again to sort descending (▼). Click a third time to return to original order.
Search: Type product name in the search box to filter quickly (e.g., fresh milk, cheese, yogurt).
Color Coding: Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, and Phosphorus values are color-coded by risk level for CKD patients (red = high risk, orange = medium, green = safe).
🔗 USDA FoodData Central: Click on English name to view detailed information from USDA nutrition database.
⚠️ IMPORTANT WARNING for CKD Patients
Milk and dairy products contain VERY HIGH PHOSPHORUS with ~80% absorption - this is the #1 danger for kidney patients!
- 1 cup of milk (240ml) = 250mg phosphorus - accounts for 25-30% of daily allowance
- Cheese and yogurt may contain 150-300mg phosphorus/100g
- Phosphorus in dairy has high absorption (~80%) compared to plant phosphorus (~40-50%)
- KDOQI 2020 Recommendation: CKD patients should STRICTLY LIMIT animal dairy
✅ SAFER ALTERNATIVES: Plant-based milks (almond, rice, oat) have 3-5 times less phosphorus. However, choose varieties without added phosphates.
💡 Selection Guide for CKD Patients
SHOULD PRIORITIZE (Low Phosphorus):
- Unsweetened almond milk: ~20mg phosphorus/100ml
- Rice milk: ~20-30mg phosphorus/100ml
- Whipping cream: Low protein, lower phosphorus
- Unsalted butter: Almost no phosphorus
STRICTLY LIMIT (Very High Phosphorus):
- All cow's milk (whole, 2%, skim): 90-100mg/100ml
- Hard cheese (Parmesan, Cheddar): 400-700mg/100g
- Yogurt: 120-170mg/100g
- Milk powder: Concentrated, very high phosphorus
Color Legend - Risk Levels for CKD
| No. | Product Name | English Name | Calories | Protein (g) | Sodium (mg) | Potassium (mg) | Calcium (mg) | Phosphorus (mg) |
|---|
⚠️ Disclaimer
Data Source: Nutrition values are referenced from USDA FoodData Central (United States Department of Agriculture Food Database). Values may vary depending on manufacturer, processing methods, and storage practices.
About Phosphorus in Dairy: Phosphorus in milk and dairy products has a VERY HIGH absorption rate (~80%), much higher than plant phosphorus (~40-50%). This makes animal dairy an extremely dangerous source of phosphorus for CKD patients, even when consumed in small amounts.
Not a Substitute for Medical Advice: This information does NOT replace advice from physicians or renal dietitians. Each CKD patient has different conditions (serum phosphorus, PTH, serum calcium) and requires a personalized diet. Regular monitoring of serum phosphorus, PTH, and calcium is necessary.
Recommendation: CKD patients in stages 3-5 should strictly limit cow's milk and dairy products. Prioritize plant-based milks (almond, rice) without added phosphates. Consult your doctor before making dietary changes.