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Cheese, neufchatel

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
ModerateMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Cheese is Moderate: the highest item, Sodium, sits at 17% of its limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus138 mg14%
Low
Sodium334 mg17%
Moderate
Potassium152 mg8%
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 sodium (17%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein9.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.2 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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Cheese falls in the Moderate tier, with Sodium (17%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Cheese rated Moderate?

The deciding factor is Sodium: 334 mg, 17% of the limit, in the 15-25% band - so Cheese is rated Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Cheese?

On a per-100 g basis, Cheese contains Sodium 334 mg, or 17% of the 2,000 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 152 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 less in Sodium (334 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.