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Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 2% milkfat

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
ModerateUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Cheese falls in the Moderate tier, mainly driven by Sodium (15%). Enjoy in moderation.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus150 mg15%
Moderate
Sodium308 mg15%
Moderate
Potassium125 mg6%
Low

About this food

About Cheese: 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. As a Dairy & Eggs item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Cheese's sodium is the top contributor (15% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

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

Practical tip: 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 15% 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 (308 mg) equals 15% of the limit, sitting in the 15-25% band - that is why it rates Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Cheese?

Per 100 g, Cheese contains Sodium 308 mg, which is 15% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Cheese safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Cheese falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 125 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Cheese compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Compared with the typical Dairy & Eggs food, Cheese has less Sodium - 308 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.