Cheese vs Cheddar Cheese: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

For a kidney-friendly diet the question is mineral load: Cheese is Kidney-friendly, Cheddar Cheese is Kidney-friendly. The biggest gap is Sodium — Cheddar Cheese sits at 11% of the daily limit versus 11% for Cheese.

Cheese
Kidney-friendly Cheddar Cheese
Kidney-friendly

Phosphorus

134 mg

13%

134 mg

13%

Sodium

220 mg

11%

220 mg

11%

Potassium

86 mg

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more sodium, cheese or cheddar cheese?

Per 100 g, cheese contains 220 mg and cheddar cheese contains 220 mg of sodium.

Is cheese or cheddar cheese better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, cheese is rated kidney-friendly and cheddar cheese is rated kidney-friendly. Ratings reflect mineral load per 100 g only — individual advice should come from your healthcare team.

What is the main difference for a CKD diet?

The largest difference is sodium: cheddar cheese sits at 11% of the daily limit versus 11% for cheese. See each food page for the full mineral profile.