Foods high in Phosphorus
About 85% of your phosphorus is in your bones and teeth. The rest is in every cell, where it forms ATP (the molecule that stores energy) and part of your DNA. Most people get plenty from protein foods, dairy, seeds and whole grains. People with kidney disease are often told to limit it.
The ranking
Top 3 foods high in phosphorus
Per 100 g, with each food's share of the 1,250 mg daily value.
- 1,650
Realistically eaten by the spoonful, not the 100 g. A normal serving is closer to 10 to 15 g.
- 1,233
Realistically eaten by the spoonful, not the 100 g. A normal serving is closer to 10 to 15 g.
- 1,158
Realistically eaten by the spoonful, not the 100 g. A normal serving is closer to 10 to 15 g.
Quick tip
If you eat protein foods and dairy you are almost certainly covered. With kidney disease, follow your clinician's limit instead.
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