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Cheese food, pasteurized process, swiss

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskCheese food is rated Higher risk. Sodium is 78% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus526 mg53%
High
Sodium1552 mg78%
High
Potassium284 mg14%
Low

About this food

Cheese food sits in the Dairy & Eggs group. 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 78%. Cutting sodium is not only about the salt shaker - processed foods and sauces carry a lot of it.

Other nutrients

Protein21.9 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Cheese food is Higher risk, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (78%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Cheese food rated Higher risk?

Simply put: among Cheese food's three minerals, Sodium is highest (1552 mg, 78%), and by the tier rule (>30%) the result is Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Cheese food?

In every 100 g of Cheese food, Sodium is about 1552 mg - roughly 78% 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 284 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 (1552 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.