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Cheese, Mexican, blend, reduced fat

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Cheese is Higher risk: the highest item, Phosphorus, is at 58% of its limit, above 30%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus583 mg58%
High
Sodium776 mg39%
High
Potassium93 mg5%
Low

About this food

Cheese 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

Cheese's phosphorus (58%) is worth noting - especially with Animal source (higher absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein24.7 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.6 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

Worth remembering: 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 58% 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 (583 mg) equals 58% of the limit, sitting in the >30% band - that is why it rates Higher risk.

How much Phosphorus is in Cheese?

On a per-100 g basis, Cheese contains Phosphorus 583 mg, or 58% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Cheese safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Cheese falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 93 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Cheese compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Measured against other Dairy & Eggs foods, Cheese is more in Phosphorus (583 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.