Phosphorus Control

Diet & Nutrition

Following a Low Phosphorus Diet is only indicated if ordered by your doctor.

Phosphorus is a mineral that is needed by the bones, nerves, muscles, and brain. High phosphorus levels can lead to itchy skin and bones to become weak and painful.

Suggestions from the National Kidney Foundation: Ideas on how to substitute Low Phosphorus foods.

Instead of High-Phosphorus Foods

1 cup milk (230mg)

1 cup cream soup made with milk (275mg) 

1 oz. hard cheese (145mg) 

1/2 cup ice cream (80mg) 

12 oz. can cola (55mg) 

1/2 peanuts (200mg) 

1 1/2 oz. chocolate bar (125mg) 

1/2 pudding or custard made with milk (150mg)

1/2 cup lima or pinto beans (100mg)

Try these Low-Phosphorus foods

1 cup non-dairy creamer (100mg)

 1 cup cream soup made with water (90mg)

 1 oz. cream cheese (30mg) 

1/2 cup sherbet or 1 Popsicle (0mg) 

12 oz. non-cola, ginger ale or lemon soda (3mg) 

1 1/2 cups light salt/low fat popcorn (35mg) 

1 1/2 oz. hard candy or jelly beans (3mg) 

1/2 cup pudding or custard made with non-dairy creamer (50mg)

1/2 cup mixed vegetables or green beans (35mg)

High Phosphorus foods to limit or avoid.

Dairy Foods

Milk
Hard cheeses (American, Cheddar, Swiss)
Yogurt
Ice Cream
Pudding
Custard
Cottage Cheese
Cream soups

Dried Beans and Peas

Kidney beans
Black eyed-peas
Lima beans
Pinto beans
Pork and beans
Baked beans
Soy beans
Black beans
Garbanzo beans
Lentils
Split beans

Whole Grains

Bran cereals
Wheat germ
Oatmeal

Beverages

Dark colas
Beer
Drinks with milk
Canned iced teas

Nuts and Seeds

Almonds
Peanut butter
Cashews
Pistachios
Sunflower seeds
Peanuts

Other Foods

Organ meats (liver, kidneys, sweetbreads)
Sardines
Clams & Oysters
Chocolate
Tofu
Quick breads from boxed mixed (cornbread, corn muffins, biscuits)
Pancakes & Waffles from boxed mixes

More Information

Phosphorous And Your CKD Diet

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