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Cheese, fontina

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Cheese falls in the Higher risk tier - Sodium (40%) is the main risk source.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus346 mg35%
High
Sodium800 mg40%
High
Potassium64 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

Cheese's sodium is 40% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein25.6 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.6 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?

Cheese is rated Higher risk: Sodium is 40% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Cheese rated Higher risk?

Cheese's Sodium content (800 mg) equals 40% of the limit, sitting in the >30% band - that is why it rates Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Cheese?

Data: 100 g of Cheese has Sodium 800 mg (40% 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 64 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 more Sodium at 800 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.