Low phosphorus foods: 155 foods ranked by phosphorus per serving
Phosphorus is different from potassium: there is no published per-serving line to apply. So this page does not split foods into "low" and "high". It ranks 155 common foods from the least to the most USDA phosphorus per standard serving and shows the number, the serving and the source.
Why there is no cutoff on this page
The National Kidney Foundation's Phosphorus and Your CKD Diet (updated July 16, 2024) gives no numeric daily milligram target and no per-serving low or high threshold for phosphorus. We do not invent one. A rank shows order, not safety.
Additives and absorption
- Phosphorus from food additives is completely absorbed (NKF).
- Phosphorus in animal foods is absorbed more easily than phosphorus in plant foods (NKF).
- NKF advises checking ingredient lists for additives with "phos" in the name.
- KDOQI 2020, statement 6.3.2: consider the bioavailability of phosphorus sources (animal, vegetable and additive).
- KDOQI 2020, statement 6.3.1: phosphorus intake is adjusted to keep serum phosphate in the normal range. NKF gives the normal blood range as 2.5 to 4.5 mg/dL.
The "Packaged?" column flags 58 foods that are usually sold processed or packaged, such as cheese, deli meat, bread and snacks. For those, the label of the product you actually buy matters more than a generic USDA value, because additive phosphorus may not be reflected in it.
Phosphorus per standard serving, lowest first
Foods at the top are often small servings, fats, sweeteners or drinks, so a low number can reflect the size of the serving rather than the food. Hide servings under 28 g with the filter, or compare the per 100 g column.
| Rank | Food | Group | Serving (USDA) | Phosphorus (mg) | Phosphorus per 100 g (mg) | Potassium (mg) | Packaged? | USDA FDC id |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Granulated sugar | Fats, sauces and sweeteners | 1 tsp (4.2 g) | 0 | 0 | 0 | Check the label | 169655 |
| 2 | Lemonade, from powder | Drinks | 1 cup, 8 fl oz (264 g) | 0 | 0 | 16 | Check the label | 174859 |
| 3 | Olive oil | Fats, sauces and sweeteners | 1 tbsp (13.5 g) | 0 | 0 | 0 | Check the label | 171413 |
| 4 | Table salt | Fats, sauces and sweeteners | 1 tsp (6 g) | 0 | 0 | 0 | Check the label | 173468 |
| 5 | Tap water (municipal) | Drinks | 1 cup (8 fl oz) (237 g) | 0 | 0 | 2 | Generic food | 175103 |
| 6 | Olives, ripe, canned | Vegetables | 1 large (4.4 g) | 0 | 3 | 0 | Check the label | 169094 |
| 7 | Maple syrup | Fats, sauces and sweeteners | 1 tbsp (20 g) | 0 | 2 | 42 | Check the label | 169661 |
| 8 | Honey | Fats, sauces and sweeteners | 1 tbsp (21 g) | 1 | 4 | 11 | Check the label | 169640 |
| 9 | Cider vinegar | Fats, sauces and sweeteners | 1 tbsp (14.9 g) | 1 | 8 | 11 | Check the label | 173469 |
| 10 | Lemon juice, raw | Fruits | 1 tbsp (15.25 g) | 1 | 8 | 16 | Generic food | 167747 |
| 11 | Mayonnaise, regular | Fats, sauces and sweeteners | 1 tbsp (13.8 g) | 3 | 21 | 3 | Check the label | 171009 |
| 12 | Saltine crackers | Grains and starches | 1 cracker square (3 g) | 3 | 102 | 5 | Check the label | 172746 |
| 13 | Butter, salted | Dairy and alternatives | 1 tbsp (14.2 g) | 3 | 24 | 3 | Generic food | 173410 |
| 14 | Black pepper | Fats, sauces and sweeteners | 1 tsp, ground (2.3 g) | 4 | 158 | 31 | Check the label | 170931 |
| 15 | Jam or preserves | Fats, sauces and sweeteners | 1 tbsp (20 g) | 4 | 19 | 15 | Check the label | 169641 |
| 16 | Regular beer | Drinks | 1 fl oz (29.7 g) | 4 | 14 | 8 | Generic food | 168746 |
| 17 | Ketchup | Fats, sauces and sweeteners | 1 tbsp (17 g) | 4 | 26 | 48 | Check the label | 168556 |
| 18 | Garlic, raw | Vegetables | 1 clove (3 g) | 5 | 153 | 12 | Generic food | 169230 |
| 19 | Egg white, raw | Meat, poultry, fish and eggs | 1 large (33 g) | 5 | 15 | 54 | Generic food | 172183 |
| 20 | Yellow mustard | Fats, sauces and sweeteners | 1 tsp or 1 packet (5 g) | 5 | 108 | 8 | Check the label | 172234 |
| 21 | Dill pickles | Vegetables | 1 spear, small (35 g) | 6 | 16 | 41 | Generic food | 168558 |
| 22 | Cranberries, raw | Fruits | 1/2 cup, chopped (55 g) | 6 | 11 | 44 | Generic food | 171722 |
| 23 | Applesauce, unsweetened | Fruits | 1/2 cup (122 g) | 6 | 5 | 90 | Check the label | 171695 |
| 24 | Pineapple, raw | Fruits | 1/2 cup, chunks (82.5 g) | 7 | 8 | 90 | Generic food | 169124 |
| 25 | Red wine, table | Drinks | 1 fl oz (29.4 g) | 7 | 23 | 37 | Generic food | 173190 |
| 26 | Standard snack crackers | Snacks and prepared foods | 1 cracker, round (3.2 g) | 8 | 248 | 4 | Check the label | 174982 |
| 27 | Watermelon, raw | Fruits | 1/2 cup, balls (77 g) | 8 | 11 | 86 | Generic food | 167765 |
| 28 | Blueberries, raw | Fruits | 1/2 cup (74 g) | 9 | 12 | 57 | Generic food | 171711 |
| 29 | Chocolate chip cookies, baked | Snacks and prepared foods | 1 cookie, medium (2-1/4" dia) (12 g) | 9 | 76 | 24 | Check the label | 174954 |
| 30 | Corn flakes cereal | Grains and starches | 1 cup, (1 NLEA serving) (28 g) | 9 | 33 | 30 | Check the label | 174648 |
| 31 | Honeydew melon, raw | Fruits | 1/2 cup, diced (approx 20 pieces per cup) (85 g) | 9 | 11 | 194 | Generic food | 169911 |
| 32 | Eggplant, raw | Vegetables | 1/2 cup, cubes (41 g) | 10 | 24 | 94 | Generic food | 169228 |
| 33 | Sour cream, reduced fat | Dairy and alternatives | 1 tbsp (12 g) | 10 | 85 | 25 | Generic food | 173442 |
| 34 | Grapefruit, raw | Fruits | 1/2 medium (128 g) | 10 | 8 | 178 | Generic food | 173033 |
| 35 | Plum, raw | Fruits | 1 fruit (2-1/8" dia) (66 g) | 11 | 16 | 104 | Generic food | 169949 |
| 36 | Kale, raw | Vegetables | 1 cup (21 g) | 12 | 55 | 73 | Generic food | 168421 |
| 37 | Mango, raw | Fruits | 1/2 cup, pieces (82.5 g) | 12 | 14 | 139 | Generic food | 169910 |
| 38 | Cabbage, raw | Vegetables | 1/2 cup, chopped (44.5 g) | 12 | 26 | 76 | Generic food | 169975 |
| 39 | Radishes, raw | Vegetables | 1/2 cup, slices (58 g) | 12 | 20 | 135 | Generic food | 169276 |
| 40 | Celery, raw | Vegetables | 1/2 cup, chopped (50.5 g) | 12 | 24 | 131 | Generic food | 169988 |
| 41 | Cucumber, with peel, raw | Vegetables | 1/2 cup, slices (52 g) | 12 | 24 | 76 | Generic food | 168409 |
| 42 | Cantaloupe, raw | Fruits | 1/2 cup, balls (88.5 g) | 13 | 15 | 236 | Generic food | 169092 |
| 43 | Peaches, canned in heavy syrup, drained | Fruits | 1/2 cup (111 g) | 13 | 12 | 104 | Check the label | 168181 |
| 44 | Romaine lettuce, raw | Vegetables | 1 cup, shredded (47 g) | 14 | 30 | 116 | Generic food | 169247 |
| 45 | Half and half | Dairy and alternatives | 1 tbsp (15 g) | 14 | 95 | 20 | Generic food | 171255 |
| 46 | Iceberg lettuce, raw | Vegetables | 1 cup, shredded (72 g) | 14 | 20 | 102 | Generic food | 169248 |
| 47 | Cherries, sweet, raw | Fruits | 1/2 cup, with pits, yields (69 g) | 14 | 21 | 153 | Generic food | 171719 |
| 48 | Spinach, raw | Vegetables | 1 cup (30 g) | 15 | 49 | 167 | Generic food | 168462 |
| 49 | Dates, Medjool | Fruits | 1 date, pitted (24 g) | 15 | 62 | 167 | Generic food | 168191 |
| 50 | Green bell pepper, raw | Vegetables | 1/2 cup, chopped (74.5 g) | 15 | 20 | 130 | Generic food | 170427 |
| 51 | Grapes, red or green, raw | Fruits | 1/2 cup (75.5 g) | 15 | 20 | 144 | Generic food | 174683 |
| 52 | Cream cheese | Dairy and alternatives | 1 tbsp (14.5 g) | 16 | 107 | 19 | Check the label | 173418 |
| 53 | Fruit cocktail, canned in juice | Fruits | 1/2 cup (118.5 g) | 17 | 14 | 113 | Check the label | 174668 |
| 54 | Couscous, cooked | Grains and starches | 1/2 cup, cooked (78.5 g) | 17 | 22 | 46 | Check the label | 169700 |
| 55 | Apple juice, unsweetened | Fruits | 1 cup (248 g) | 17 | 7 | 250 | Check the label | 173933 |
| 56 | Turnips, raw | Vegetables | 1/2 cup, cubes (65 g) | 18 | 27 | 124 | Generic food | 170465 |
| 57 | Raspberries, raw | Fruits | 1/2 cup (61.5 g) | 18 | 29 | 93 | Generic food | 167755 |
| 58 | Strawberries, raw | Fruits | 1/2 cup, halves (76 g) | 18 | 24 | 116 | Generic food | 167762 |
| 59 | Orange, raw | Fruits | 1 fruit (2-5/8" dia) (131 g) | 18 | 14 | 237 | Generic food | 169097 |
| 60 | Green beans, raw | Vegetables | 1/2 cup, 1/2" pieces (50 g) | 19 | 38 | 106 | Generic food | 169961 |
| 61 | Red bell pepper, raw | Vegetables | 1/2 cup, chopped (74.5 g) | 19 | 26 | 157 | Generic food | 170108 |
| 62 | Apple, raw, with skin | Fruits | 1 medium (3" dia) (182 g) | 20 | 11 | 195 | Generic food | 171688 |
| 63 | Pear, raw | Fruits | 1 medium (178 g) | 21 | 12 | 206 | Generic food | 169118 |
| 64 | Carrots, raw | Vegetables | 1/2 cup, chopped (64 g) | 22 | 35 | 205 | Generic food | 170393 |
| 65 | Butternut squash, raw | Vegetables | 1/2 cup, cubes (70 g) | 23 | 33 | 246 | Generic food | 169295 |
| 66 | Onion, raw | Vegetables | 1/2 cup, chopped (80 g) | 23 | 29 | 117 | Generic food | 170000 |
| 67 | Soy sauce (tamari) | Fats, sauces and sweeteners | 1 tbsp (18 g) | 23 | 130 | 38 | Check the label | 174278 |
| 68 | Kiwifruit, green, raw | Fruits | 1 fruit (2" dia) (69 g) | 23 | 34 | 215 | Generic food | 168153 |
| 69 | Cauliflower, raw | Vegetables | 1/2 cup, chopped (1/2" pieces) (53.5 g) | 24 | 44 | 160 | Generic food | 169986 |
| 70 | Zucchini, raw | Vegetables | 1/2 cup, chopped (62 g) | 24 | 38 | 162 | Generic food | 169291 |
| 71 | Almond milk, unsweetened | Dairy and alternatives | 1 cup (262 g) | 24 | 9 | 176 | Check the label | 174832 |
| 72 | Pumpkin, raw | Vegetables | 1/2 cup, (1" cubes) (58 g) | 26 | 44 | 197 | Generic food | 168448 |
| 73 | Banana, raw | Fruits | 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long) (118 g) | 26 | 22 | 422 | Generic food | 173944 |
| 74 | Hummus, commercial | Beans and legumes | 1 tbsp (15 g) | 27 | 181 | 47 | Check the label | 174289 |
| 75 | Beets, raw | Vegetables | 1/2 cup (68 g) | 27 | 40 | 221 | Generic food | 169145 |
| 76 | Air-popped popcorn | Grains and starches | 1 cup (8 g) | 29 | 358 | 26 | Generic food | 167959 |
| 77 | White bread | Grains and starches | 1 slice (28 g) | 29 | 103 | 36 | Check the label | 167532 |
| 78 | Tomato, raw | Vegetables | 1 medium whole (2-3/5" dia) (123 g) | 30 | 24 | 292 | Generic food | 170457 |
| 79 | Peach, raw | Fruits | 1 medium (2-2/3" dia) (150 g) | 30 | 20 | 285 | Generic food | 169928 |
| 80 | Broccoli, raw | Vegetables | 1/2 cup, chopped (45.5 g) | 30 | 66 | 144 | Generic food | 170379 |
| 81 | Mushrooms, white, raw | Vegetables | 1/2 cup, pieces or slices (35 g) | 30 | 86 | 111 | Generic food | 169251 |
| 82 | Okra, raw | Vegetables | 1/2 cup (50 g) | 31 | 61 | 150 | Generic food | 169260 |
| 83 | Parmesan cheese, grated | Dairy and alternatives | 1 tbsp (5 g) | 31 | 627 | 9 | Check the label | 171247 |
| 84 | Prunes (dried plums) | Fruits | 5 prunes, pitted (47.5 g) | 33 | 69 | 348 | Generic food | 168162 |
| 85 | White rice, cooked | Grains and starches | 1/2 cup (79 g) | 34 | 43 | 28 | Generic food | 168878 |
| 86 | Asparagus, raw | Vegetables | 1/2 cup (67 g) | 35 | 52 | 135 | Generic food | 168389 |
| 87 | Pasta, cooked, enriched, no salt | Grains and starches | 1/2 cup, spaghetti not packed (62 g) | 36 | 58 | 27 | Check the label | 169737 |
| 88 | Avocado, raw | Fruits | 1/2 cup, cubes (75 g) | 39 | 52 | 364 | Generic food | 171705 |
| 89 | Bacon, baked | Meat, poultry, fish and eggs | 1 slice cooked (8.1 g) | 41 | 506 | 44 | Check the label | 167914 |
| 90 | Raisins, dark, seedless | Fruits | 1 small box (1.5 oz) (43 g) | 42 | 98 | 320 | Generic food | 168165 |
| 91 | Orange juice, raw | Fruits | 1 cup (248 g) | 42 | 17 | 496 | Generic food | 169098 |
| 92 | Potato, raw, flesh and skin | Vegetables | 1/2 cup, diced (75 g) | 43 | 57 | 319 | Generic food | 170026 |
| 93 | Potato chips, salted | Snacks and prepared foods | 1 oz (28.35 g) | 43 | 153 | 339 | Check the label | 169677 |
| 94 | Chicken noodle soup, canned | Snacks and prepared foods | 1 cup (248 g) | 45 | 18 | 60 | Check the label | 172909 |
| 95 | Cream of Wheat, instant, dry | Grains and starches | 1/4 cup, dry (44.5 g) | 46 | 103 | 51 | Check the label | 171660 |
| 96 | Apricots, dried | Fruits | 1/2 cup, halves (65 g) | 46 | 71 | 755 | Generic food | 173941 |
| 97 | Tomato juice, canned, no salt added | Fruits | 1 cup (243 g) | 46 | 19 | 527 | Check the label | 170545 |
| 98 | Beef bologna | Meat, poultry, fish and eggs | 1 slice (30 g) | 46 | 154 | 105 | Check the label | 172012 |
| 99 | Broccoli, boiled | Vegetables | 1/2 cup, chopped (78 g) | 52 | 67 | 229 | Generic food | 169967 |
| 100 | Milk chocolate | Snacks and prepared foods | 1 oz (28.35 g) | 59 | 208 | 105 | Check the label | 167587 |
| 101 | Pancakes, plain | Grains and starches | 1 pancake (4" dia) (38 g) | 60 | 159 | 50 | Check the label | 175009 |
| 102 | English muffin, wheat | Grains and starches | 1 muffin (57 g) | 61 | 107 | 106 | Check the label | 172761 |
| 103 | Sweet potato, baked in skin | Vegetables | 1 medium (114 g) | 62 | 54 | 542 | Generic food | 168483 |
| 104 | Sweet corn, yellow, raw | Vegetables | 1/2 cup (72.5 g) | 65 | 89 | 196 | Generic food | 169998 |
| 105 | Beef frankfurter, heated | Meat, poultry, fish and eggs | 1 frankfurter (48 g) | 67 | 139 | 121 | Check the label | 174614 |
| 106 | Whole-wheat bread | Grains and starches | 1 slice (32 g) | 68 | 212 | 81 | Check the label | 172688 |
| 107 | Vanilla ice cream | Dairy and alternatives | 1/2 cup (66 g) | 69 | 105 | 131 | Check the label | 167575 |
| 108 | Green peas, raw | Vegetables | 1/2 cup (72.5 g) | 78 | 108 | 177 | Generic food | 170419 |
| 109 | Egg, hard-boiled | Meat, poultry, fish and eggs | 1 large (50 g) | 86 | 172 | 63 | Generic food | 173424 |
| 110 | Dark chocolate, 70-85% cacao | Snacks and prepared foods | 1 oz (28.35 g) | 87 | 308 | 203 | Check the label | 170273 |
| 111 | Soft pretzel | Grains and starches | 1 medium (115 g) | 91 | 79 | 101 | Check the label | 169064 |
| 112 | Split peas, boiled | Beans and legumes | 1/2 cup (98 g) | 97 | 99 | 355 | Generic food | 172429 |
| 113 | Walnuts, English | Nuts and seeds | 1 oz (28.35 g) | 98 | 346 | 125 | Generic food | 170187 |
| 114 | Flour tortilla | Grains and starches | 1 tortilla (48 g) | 99 | 206 | 60 | Check the label | 175037 |
| 115 | Egg, whole, raw | Meat, poultry, fish and eggs | 1 large (50 g) | 99 | 198 | 69 | Generic food | 171287 |
| 116 | Plain bagel | Grains and starches | 1 medium bagel (105 g) | 101 | 96 | 106 | Check the label | 175049 |
| 117 | Brown rice, cooked | Grains and starches | 1/2 cup (101 g) | 104 | 103 | 87 | Generic food | 169704 |
| 118 | Peanuts, raw | Nuts and seeds | 1 oz (28.35 g) | 107 | 376 | 200 | Generic food | 172430 |
| 119 | Peanut butter, smooth | Nuts and seeds | 2 tbsp (32 g) | 107 | 335 | 179 | Generic food | 174266 |
| 120 | Cod, Atlantic, cooked | Meat, poultry, fish and eggs | 3 oz (85.05 g) | 117 | 138 | 208 | Generic food | 171956 |
| 121 | Light tuna in water, drained | Meat, poultry, fish and eggs | 3 oz (85.05 g) | 118 | 139 | 152 | Check the label | 173709 |
| 122 | Black beans, boiled | Beans and legumes | 1/2 cup (86 g) | 120 | 140 | 305 | Generic food | 173735 |
| 123 | Potato, baked, flesh and skin | Vegetables | 1 potato medium (173 g) | 121 | 70 | 926 | Generic food | 170093 |
| 124 | Kidney beans, boiled | Beans and legumes | 1/2 cup (88.5 g) | 122 | 138 | 358 | Generic food | 173740 |
| 125 | Cheddar cheese | Dairy and alternatives | 1 oz (28.35 g) | 129 | 455 | 22 | Check the label | 173414 |
| 126 | Ham, sliced, regular | Meat, poultry, fish and eggs | 3 oz (85.05 g) | 130 | 153 | 244 | Check the label | 173864 |
| 127 | Rice milk, unsweetened | Dairy and alternatives | 1 cup (8 fl oz) (240 g) | 134 | 56 | 65 | Check the label | 171942 |
| 128 | Almonds | Nuts and seeds | 1 oz (28.35 g) | 136 | 481 | 208 | Generic food | 170567 |
| 129 | Chickpeas, boiled | Beans and legumes | 1/2 cup (82 g) | 138 | 168 | 239 | Generic food | 173757 |
| 130 | Quinoa, cooked | Grains and starches | 1/2 cup (92.5 g) | 141 | 152 | 159 | Generic food | 168917 |
| 131 | Tilapia, raw | Meat, poultry, fish and eggs | 3 oz (85.05 g) | 145 | 170 | 257 | Generic food | 175176 |
| 132 | French fries, fast food | Snacks and prepared foods | medium order (117 g) | 146 | 125 | 677 | Check the label | 170698 |
| 133 | Pork sausage, turkey, fresh | Meat, poultry, fish and eggs | 3 oz (85.05 g) | 151 | 177 | 223 | Check the label | 174617 |
| 134 | Tofu, firm | Meat, poultry, fish and eggs | 3 oz (85.05 g) | 162 | 190 | 202 | Generic food | 172475 |
| 135 | Swiss cheese | Dairy and alternatives | 1 oz (28.35 g) | 163 | 574 | 20 | Check the label | 171251 |
| 136 | Cottage cheese, creamed | Dairy and alternatives | 1/2 cup, large curd (not packed) (105 g) | 167 | 159 | 109 | Check the label | 172179 |
| 137 | Cashews, raw | Nuts and seeds | 1 oz (28.35 g) | 168 | 593 | 187 | Generic food | 170162 |
| 138 | Ground beef 85% lean, broiled | Meat, poultry, fish and eggs | 3 oz (85.05 g) | 168 | 198 | 270 | Generic food | 174032 |
| 139 | Lentils, boiled | Beans and legumes | 1/2 cup (99 g) | 178 | 180 | 365 | Generic food | 172421 |
| 140 | Sunflower seed kernels | Nuts and seeds | 1 oz (28.35 g) | 187 | 660 | 183 | Generic food | 170562 |
| 141 | Chicken breast, roasted | Meat, poultry, fish and eggs | 3 oz (85.05 g) | 194 | 228 | 218 | Generic food | 171477 |
| 142 | Chicken thigh, roasted | Meat, poultry, fish and eggs | 3 oz (85.05 g) | 196 | 230 | 229 | Generic food | 172388 |
| 143 | Oats, dry | Grains and starches | 1/4 cup, dry (39 g) | 204 | 523 | 167 | Generic food | 169705 |
| 144 | Whole milk | Dairy and alternatives | 1 cup (244 g) | 205 | 84 | 322 | Generic food | 171265 |
| 145 | Pork loin, roasted | Meat, poultry, fish and eggs | 3 oz (85.05 g) | 206 | 242 | 347 | Generic food | 167821 |
| 146 | Hamburger, single patty | Snacks and prepared foods | 1 sandwich (171 g) | 207 | 121 | 385 | Check the label | 170710 |
| 147 | Turkey breast, sliced deli | Meat, poultry, fish and eggs | 3 oz (85.05 g) | 212 | 249 | 316 | Check the label | 172941 |
| 148 | Atlantic salmon, farmed, cooked | Meat, poultry, fish and eggs | 3 oz (85.05 g) | 214 | 252 | 327 | Generic food | 175168 |
| 149 | 2% milk | Dairy and alternatives | 1 cup (244 g) | 224 | 92 | 342 | Generic food | 171267 |
| 150 | Greek yogurt, plain, nonfat | Dairy and alternatives | 6 oz container (170 g) | 230 | 135 | 240 | Check the label | 170894 |
| 151 | Plain whole-milk yogurt | Dairy and alternatives | 1 cup, (8 fl oz) (245 g) | 233 | 95 | 380 | Check the label | 171284 |
| 152 | Chia seeds | Nuts and seeds | 1 oz (28.35 g) | 244 | 860 | 115 | Generic food | 170554 |
| 153 | Skim milk | Dairy and alternatives | 1 cup (245 g) | 247 | 101 | 382 | Generic food | 171269 |
| 154 | Shrimp, cooked | Meat, poultry, fish and eggs | 3 oz (85.05 g) | 260 | 306 | 145 | Generic food | 171971 |
| 155 | Cheese pizza, frozen, baked | Snacks and prepared foods | 1 serving (1/3 of a 15.1 oz frozen pizza) (151 g) | 270 | 179 | 230 | Check the label | 170317 |
How we calculated this
phosphorus per 100 g x serving grams / 100, rounded to the nearest milligram for display. Per 100 g values come from Foundation Foods 2026-04-30 and SR Legacy 2018-04.
Each row's FDC id links to the USDA record. Potassium is shown alongside so you can see both numbers for the same serving.
Details and checksums: sources. KDOQI reference: Ikizler TA et al. Am J Kidney Dis 2020;76(3 Suppl 1):S1-S107. doi:10.1053/j.ajkd.2020.05.006.
Frequently asked questions
What is a low phosphorus food?
There is no official per-serving cutoff to quote. The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) page on phosphorus gives no numeric daily milligram target and no per-serving low or high threshold, so this page ranks foods by USDA phosphorus per standard serving and does not label any food low or high.
Does phosphorus from additives count differently?
According to NKF, phosphorus from food additives is completely absorbed, and phosphorus in animal foods is absorbed more easily than phosphorus in plant foods. The KDOQI 2020 guideline (statement 6.3.2) says to consider the bioavailability of phosphorus sources. USDA reference values for a generic food may not show additive phosphorus in a specific product.
How can I spot phosphorus additives in a product?
NKF advises checking ingredient lists for additives with "phos" in the name. Ask your dietitian how to handle a specific product.
What is a normal blood phosphorus level?
NKF gives the normal range for blood phosphorus as 2.5 to 4.5 mg/dL. KDOQI statement 6.3.1 adjusts phosphorus intake to keep serum phosphate in the normal range. Your own target and any food limit come from your care team and lab results.