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Cheese, mozzarella, nonfat

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Cheese is rated Higher risk - Phosphorus exceeds 66% of its limit, past the 30% warning line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus656 mg66%
High
Sodium743 mg37%
High
Potassium106 mg5%
Low

About this food

Cheese belongs to the Dairy & Eggs category. 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

Cheese's phosphorus is the top contributor (66% 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

Protein31.7 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber1.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.5 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Cheese is Higher risk, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (66%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Cheese rated Higher risk?

Simply put: among Cheese's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (656 mg, 66%), and by the tier rule (>30%) the result is Higher risk.

How much Phosphorus is in Cheese?

Per 100 g, Cheese contains Phosphorus 656 mg, which is 66% 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 106 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 - 656 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.