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Cheese, american cheddar, imitation

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskCheese receives a Higher risk rating. Phosphorus (71%) clearly exceeds the safe band - restrict or follow medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus712 mg71%
High
Sodium1345 mg67%
High
Potassium242 mg12%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Dairy & Eggs deserve attention: Cheese - Dairy products are high in phosphorus with high absorption and should be limited. With eggs, the white is a low-phosphorus protein while the yolk is much higher - treat them differently.

Nutrient insight

Cheese's phosphorus (71%) is worth noting - especially with Animal source (higher absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein16.7 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)7.7 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine8.6 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate2 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Animal source (higher absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Watch dairy portions; with eggs, the yolk is phosphorus-dense while the white is not - treat them differently.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cheese safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Cheese is Higher risk - Phosphorus (71%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Cheese rated Higher risk?

Rating basis: Cheese's Phosphorus is 712 mg, 71% of the daily limit, judged as Higher risk per the >30% tier.

How much Phosphorus is in Cheese?

On a per-100 g basis, Cheese contains Phosphorus 712 mg, or 71% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Cheese safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Cheese falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 242 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Cheese compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Measured against other Dairy & Eggs foods, Cheese is more in Phosphorus (712 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.