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Cheese, cottage, with vegetables

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
ModerateUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Cheese falls in the Moderate tier, mainly driven by Sodium (20%). Enjoy in moderation.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus128 mg13%
Low
Sodium403 mg20%
Moderate
Potassium86 mg4%
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 20% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein10.9 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.4 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 handy approach - 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Cheese is Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (20%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Cheese rated Moderate?

Simply put: among Cheese's three minerals, Sodium is highest (403 mg, 20%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Cheese?

Data: 100 g of Cheese has Sodium 403 mg (20% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Cheese safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Cheese falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 86 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Cheese compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Next to other Dairy & Eggs options, Cheese carries less Sodium at 403 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.