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Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Cheese falls in the Higher risk tier - Phosphorus (41%) is the main risk source.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus412 mg41%
High
Sodium710 mg36%
High
Potassium75 mg4%
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 (41% 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

Protein21.6 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)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

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?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Cheese is rated Higher risk - Phosphorus is the highest contributor at 41% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Cheese rated Higher risk?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Cheese's Phosphorus is highest (412 mg, 41% of daily limit), falling in the >30% band - hence the Higher risk rating.

How much Phosphorus is in Cheese?

Per 100 g, Cheese contains Phosphorus 412 mg, which is 41% 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 75 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 - 412 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.