High Phosphorus Food to
Beverages
beer/ale
cocoa
drinks made with milk
canned iced teas
bottled beverages with
phosphate additives
chocolate drinks
dark colas
pepper type soda (Dr Pepper)
Dairy Products
cheese
custard
milk
cream soups
ice cream
pudding
yogurt (Greek type acceptable)
Protein
oysters
beef liver
fish roe
sardines
chicken liver
organ meats
Other foods
chocolate candy
caramels
oat bran muffin
most processed/prepared foods/deli meats/hot dogs/bacon/sausage
pizza
brewer’s yeast
chocolate
caramel candies
Limit or Avoid/Alternatives:
Lower phosphorus alternatives to enjoy:
water,
coffee,
tea,
rice milk (unenriched),
apple juice,
cranberry juice,
grape juice,
lemonade, ginger ale, lemon lime soda, orange soda,
root beer
Lower phosphorus alternatives to enjoy:
rice milk,
almond milk,
cottage cheese,
vegan cheese,
sherbet,
popsicles
Lower phosphorus alternatives to enjoy:
chicken,
turkey,
fish,
beef,
veal,
eggs,
lamb,
pork
Lower phosphorus alternatives to enjoy:
apples,
berries,
grapes,
carrot sticks,
cucumber,
rice cakes,
unsalted pretzels,
unsalted popcorn,
unsalted crackers,
pound cake,
sugar cookies