Can kidney patients eat curd daily?

Plain curd in moderate portions (½ cup) is acceptable for most CKD stages. For advanced CKD/dialysis, monitor phosphorus and fluid — ½ cup curd provides ~173 mg potassium and ~112 mg phosphorus. Avoid sweetened or fruit-flavored yogurt (sugar).

Dairy

Is Curd / Yogurt Good for Kidneys?

Also known as: दही

USE PORTION CAUTION

Potassium 141 mg/100gPhosphorus 91 mg/100gSodium 70 mg/100g

Curd is moderate in potassium (141 mg/100g) and phosphorus (91 mg/100g). A ½-cup serving is usually acceptable across CKD stages; limit larger servings in advanced CKD. Choose plain curd without added sugar. For dialysis, curd counts toward fluid allowance.

Nutrition Profile (per 100g)

Nutrient

Amount

Level

CKD Note

Potassium

141 mg

Low

Target <2,000-3,000 mg/day

Phosphorus

91 mg

Low

Target 800-1,000 mg/day

Sodium

70 mg

Moderate

Target <2,000 mg/day

Protein

3.5 g

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Dialysis: 1.2 g/kg/day

Values are approximate, based on USDA FoodData Central and ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables. Actual values vary by variety, ripeness, serving size, and cooking method. The database rating is a general reference, not an individualized diet recommendation.