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Cheese, muenster, low fat

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Cheese is rated Higher risk - Phosphorus exceeds 47% of its limit, past the 30% warning line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus468 mg47%
High
Sodium600 mg30%
High
Potassium134 mg7%
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 (47% 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

Protein24.7 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.5 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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Cheese is Higher risk - Phosphorus (47%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Cheese rated Higher risk?

Rating basis: Cheese's Phosphorus is 468 mg, 47% of the daily limit, judged as Higher risk per the >30% tier.

How much Phosphorus is in Cheese?

Per 100 g, Cheese contains Phosphorus 468 mg, which is 47% 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 134 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 - 468 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.