Yogurt

Potassium: HigherPhosphorus: HigherSodium: Lower

The bottom line

Shares milk's mineral profile in concentrated form — higher potassium and phosphorus, with live cultures as its redeeming feature.

A healthier swap

Smaller pots used as a topping or ingredient rather than a main snack; sherbet or a small ice are the National Kidney Foundation lower-phosphorus dessert direction.

Understand the nutrients

Frequently asked questions

Is Greek yogurt better?

It is higher in protein — useful if you need protein, unhelpful if phosphorus is your binding constraint. The National Kidney Foundation lists Greek-type yogurt among higher-phosphorus dairy to limit, so treat it as a measured portion, not a free food.

These pages are general education about eating with kidney disease, dialysis or a kidney transplant. They are not medical advice and do not replace your own care plan. Kidney diets are individual: what is right for you depends on your stage, your blood tests, your medicines and your other conditions. Always talk to your care team or renal dietitian before changing what you eat, and never stop or change a medicine because of something you read here.