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Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
ModerateCheese is rated Moderate. Of the three minerals, Sodium is highest at 20% of its limit - a moderate caution level.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus134 mg13%
Low
Sodium406 mg20%
Moderate
Potassium86 mg4%
Low

About this food

Cheese sits in the Dairy & Eggs group. 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 sodium (20%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein12.4 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.7 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?

Cheese is rated Moderate: Sodium is 20% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Cheese rated Moderate?

Cheese's Sodium content (406 mg) equals 20% of the limit, sitting in the 15-25% band - that is why it rates Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Cheese?

On a per-100 g basis, Cheese contains Sodium 406 mg, or 20% 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 86 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 less in Sodium (406 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.