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Cheese, cottage, creamed, with fruit

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
ModerateFrom a daily-limit view, Cheese lands in the Moderate band: Sodium is the highest at 17%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus113 mg11%
Low
Sodium344 mg17%
Moderate
Potassium90 mg4%
Low

About this food

For Dairy & Eggs, Cheese is a typical example. 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 (17%), Cheese must fit inside your daily sodium budget.

Other nutrients

Protein10.7 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.4 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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Cheese falls in the Moderate tier, with Sodium (17%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Cheese rated Moderate?

The deciding factor is Sodium: 344 mg, 17% of the limit, in the 15-25% band - so Cheese is rated Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Cheese?

Per 100 g, Cheese provides Sodium 344 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (17%).

Is Cheese safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Cheese falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 90 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 less on Sodium (344 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.