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Cheese, ricotta, part skim milk

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
ModerateOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Cheese's Moderate rating is led by Phosphorus (18%), placing it in the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus183 mg18%
Moderate
Sodium99 mg5%
Low
Potassium125 mg6%
Low

About this food

Cheese (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 is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

Cheese's phosphorus (18%) is worth noting - especially with Animal source (higher absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein11.4 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.3 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

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 Phosphorus (18%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Cheese rated Moderate?

The deciding factor is Phosphorus: 183 mg, 18% of the limit, in the 15-25% band - so Cheese is rated Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Cheese?

On a per-100 g basis, Cheese contains Phosphorus 183 mg, or 18% of the 1,000 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 125 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 Phosphorus (183 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.