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Cheese, pasteurized process, American, fortified with vitamin D

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Cheese lands in the Higher risk band: Sodium is 84% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus641 mg64%
High
Sodium1671 mg84%
High
Potassium132 mg7%
Low

About this food

For Dairy & Eggs, Cheese is a typical example. 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 sodium is the top contributor (84% 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

Protein18.1 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.3 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 - Sodium is the highest contributor at 84% 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 Sodium is highest (1671 mg, 84% of daily limit), falling in the >30% band - hence the Higher risk rating.

How much Sodium is in Cheese?

Per 100 g, Cheese contains Sodium 1671 mg, which is 84% 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 132 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 - 1671 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.