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Cheese food, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Cheese food is Higher risk: the highest item, Sodium, is at 64% of its limit, above 30%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus438 mg44%
High
Sodium1284 mg64%
High
Potassium255 mg13%
Low

About this food

Cheese food is a common member of Dairy & Eggs. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Sodium leads at 64%. Cutting sodium is not only about the salt shaker - processed foods and sauces carry a lot of it.

Other nutrients

Protein16.9 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)5.6 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

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 64% 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 (1284 mg) equals 64% 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 1284 mg - roughly 64% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Cheese food safe on a low-potassium diet?

For people watching potassium, Cheese food falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 255 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 (1284 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.