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Cheese, cheddar, sharp, sliced

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Cheese is Higher risk: the highest item, Phosphorus, is at 46% of its limit, above 30%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus460 mg46%
High
Sodium644 mg32%
High
Potassium76 mg4%
Low

About this food

Cheese is a common member of 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 helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Phosphorus leads at 46%. In CKD, track phosphorus intake and factor in the source (Animal source (higher absorption)) to judge the true burden.

Other nutrients

Protein24.2 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.3 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

How to eat it more safely: 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 Phosphorus (46% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Cheese rated Higher risk?

The reason: Phosphorus (460 mg, 46%) is the most prominent of Cheese's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Phosphorus is in Cheese?

In every 100 g of Cheese, Phosphorus is about 460 mg - roughly 46% of the daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Cheese safe on a low-potassium diet?

For people watching potassium, Cheese falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 76 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How does Cheese compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Against the Dairy & Eggs average, Cheese shows more Phosphorus (460 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.