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Cheese, feta

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Cheese falls in the Higher risk tier - Sodium (57%) is the main risk source.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus337 mg34%
High
Sodium1139 mg57%
High
Potassium62 mg3%
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

From the sodium angle (57%), Cheese must fit inside your daily sodium budget.

Other nutrients

Protein14.2 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of 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 common practice is: 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 Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (57% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Cheese rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (1139 mg, 57%) is the most prominent of Cheese's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Cheese?

Per 100 g, Cheese provides Sodium 1139 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (57%).

Is Cheese safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Cheese falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 62 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

How does Cheese compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Within Dairy & Eggs, Cheese ranks more on Sodium (1139 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.