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Cheese product, pasteurized process, American, reduced fat, fortified with vitamin D

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Cheese product lands in the Higher risk band: Phosphorus is 83% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus829 mg83%
High
Sodium1201 mg60%
High
Potassium330 mg16%
Moderate

About this food

For Dairy & Eggs, Cheese product 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 product's phosphorus is the top contributor (83% 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

Protein17.6 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)8 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 product safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Cheese product is rated Higher risk - Phosphorus is the highest contributor at 83% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Cheese product rated Higher risk?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Cheese product's Phosphorus is highest (829 mg, 83% of daily limit), falling in the >30% band - hence the Higher risk rating.

How much Phosphorus is in Cheese product?

Per 100 g, Cheese product contains Phosphorus 829 mg, which is 83% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Cheese product safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Cheese product exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 330 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Cheese product compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Compared with the typical Dairy & Eggs food, Cheese product has more Phosphorus - 829 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.