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Cheese, cream, low fat

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
ModerateBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Cheese is rated Moderate - Sodium is the top contributor at 16% of its limit, within the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus152 mg15%
Moderate
Sodium317 mg16%
Moderate
Potassium247 mg12%
Low

About this food

Cheese belongs to the Dairy & Eggs category. 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 is the top contributor (16% 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

Protein7.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.3 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 scores Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (16% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Cheese rated Moderate?

The reason: Sodium (317 mg, 16%) is the most prominent of Cheese's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Cheese?

Per 100 g, Cheese contains Sodium 317 mg, which is 16% 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 247 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 - 317 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.