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Cheese, provolone

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Cheese lands in the Higher risk band: Phosphorus is 50% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus496 mg50%
High
Sodium727 mg36%
High
Potassium138 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 phosphorus is the top contributor (50% 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

Protein25.6 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.6 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine12.55 mgLow purineNot rated · exact match
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: Phosphorus at 50% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Cheese rated Higher risk?

Cheese is rated Higher risk because Phosphorus is 50% of its limit (496 mg) - the only mineral reaching the >30% range.

How much Phosphorus is in Cheese?

Per 100 g, Cheese contains Phosphorus 496 mg, which is 50% 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 138 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 - 496 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.