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Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, no sodium added

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Cheese is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Phosphorus, reaches only 13% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus134 mg13%
Low
Sodium13 mg<1%
Low
Potassium86 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

Cheese's phosphorus (13%) is worth noting - especially with Animal source (higher absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

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?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Cheese is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Phosphorus at 13% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Cheese rated Kidney-friendly?

Cheese is rated Kidney-friendly because Phosphorus is 13% of its limit (134 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.

How much Phosphorus is in Cheese?

On a per-100 g basis, Cheese contains Phosphorus 134 mg, or 13% of the 1,000 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 Phosphorus (134 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.