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Cheese, mozzarella, part skim milk

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskCheese is rated Higher risk. Phosphorus is 46% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus463 mg46%
High
Sodium619 mg31%
High
Potassium84 mg4%
Low

About this food

Cheese 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

Cheese's phosphorus (46%) is worth noting - especially with Animal source (higher absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein24.3 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.1 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 scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (46% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Cheese rated Higher risk?

The reason: Phosphorus (463 mg, 46%) is the most prominent of Cheese's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Phosphorus is in Cheese?

On a per-100 g basis, Cheese contains Phosphorus 463 mg, or 46% 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 84 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 (463 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.