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Cheese, American, nonfat or fat free

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Cheese is rated Higher risk - Sodium exceeds 66% of its limit, past the 30% warning line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus316 mg32%
High
Sodium1316 mg66%
High
Potassium393 mg20%
Moderate

About this food

Cheese belongs to the Dairy & Eggs category. 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

From the sodium angle (66%), Cheese must fit inside your daily sodium budget.

Other nutrients

Protein21.1 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)5.3 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

A common practice is: 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?

Cheese scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (66% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Cheese rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (1316 mg, 66%) is the most prominent of Cheese's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Cheese?

Per 100 g, Cheese provides Sodium 1316 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (66%).

Is Cheese safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Cheese exceeds the 300 mg reference, showing 393 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

How does Cheese compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Within Dairy & Eggs, Cheese ranks more on Sodium (1316 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.