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Cheese food, cold pack, American

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskCheese food receives a Higher risk rating. Sodium (48%) clearly exceeds the safe band - restrict or follow medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus400 mg40%
High
Sodium966 mg48%
High
Potassium363 mg18%
Moderate

About this food

In a CKD diet, Dairy & Eggs deserve attention: Cheese food - 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

Sodium leads at 48%. Cutting sodium is not only about the salt shaker - processed foods and sauces carry a lot of it.

Other nutrients

Protein19.7 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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

How to eat it more safely: 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 food safe for kidney disease?

Cheese food is rated Higher risk: Sodium is 48% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Cheese food rated Higher risk?

Cheese food's Sodium content (966 mg) equals 48% of the limit, sitting in the >30% band - that is why it rates Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Cheese food?

In every 100 g of Cheese food, Sodium is about 966 mg - roughly 48% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Cheese food safe on a low-potassium diet?

For people watching potassium, Cheese food exceeds 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 363 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How does Cheese food compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Against the Dairy & Eggs average, Cheese food shows more Sodium (966 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.