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Cheese, parmesan, shredded

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Cheese falls in the Higher risk tier - Sodium (85%) is the main risk source.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus735 mg74%
High
Sodium1696 mg85%
High
Potassium97 mg5%
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 sodium is the top contributor (85% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein37.9 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.9 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?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Cheese is Higher risk. Main consideration: Sodium at 85% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Cheese rated Higher risk?

Cheese is rated Higher risk because Sodium is 85% of its limit (1696 mg) - the only mineral reaching the >30% range.

How much Sodium is in Cheese?

Per 100 g, Cheese contains Sodium 1696 mg, which is 85% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 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 97 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 Sodium - 1696 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.