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Cheese food, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskCheese food's Sodium reaches 72% of the daily limit, giving it a Higher risk rating - risk is elevated for most patients.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus438 mg44%
High
Sodium1441 mg72%
High
Potassium255 mg13%
Low

About this food

How to think about Dairy & Eggs: Cheese food is worth a closer look - 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

From the sodium angle (72%), Cheese food must fit inside your daily sodium budget.

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

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 food safe for kidney disease?

Cheese food scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (72% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Cheese food rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (1441 mg, 72%) is the most prominent of Cheese food's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Cheese food?

Per 100 g, Cheese food provides Sodium 1441 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (72%).

Is Cheese food safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Cheese food falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 255 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

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

Within Dairy & Eggs, Cheese food ranks more on Sodium (1441 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.