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Cheese, fresh, queso fresco

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Cheese falls in the Higher risk tier - Phosphorus (38%) is the main risk source.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus385 mg38%
High
Sodium751 mg38%
High
Potassium129 mg6%
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 phosphorus is the top contributor (38% of its limit). Source matters: animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80%, additive phosphorus near 100% - the same number can mean very different real loads.

Other nutrients

Protein18.1 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.3 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

Practical tip: 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: Phosphorus is 38% 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 Phosphorus content (385 mg) equals 38% of the limit, sitting in the >30% band - that is why it rates Higher risk.

How much Phosphorus is in Cheese?

Per 100 g, Cheese contains Phosphorus 385 mg, which is 38% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Cheese safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Cheese falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 129 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Cheese compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Compared with the typical Dairy & Eggs food, Cheese has more Phosphorus - 385 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.