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Cheese, cheddar, nonfat or fat free

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Cheese's Higher risk rating is driven by Sodium (50%), above the 30% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus484 mg48%
High
Sodium1000 mg50%
High
Potassium66 mg3%
Low

About this food

Cheese (Dairy & Eggs). 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. This is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

Cheese's sodium (50%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein32.1 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of 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?

Cheese scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (50% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Cheese rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (1000 mg, 50%) is the most prominent of Cheese's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Cheese?

On a per-100 g basis, Cheese contains Sodium 1000 mg, or 50% of the 2,000 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 66 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 Sodium (1000 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.