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Cheese, roquefort

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Cheese lands in the Higher risk band: Sodium is 90% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus392 mg39%
High
Sodium1809 mg90%
High
Potassium91 mg5%
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 90% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein21.5 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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

A handy approach - 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?

Cheese is rated Higher risk: Sodium is 90% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Cheese rated Higher risk?

Cheese's Sodium content (1809 mg) equals 90% of the limit, sitting in the >30% band - that is why it rates Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Cheese?

Data: 100 g of Cheese has Sodium 1809 mg (90% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Cheese safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Cheese falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 91 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Cheese compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Next to other Dairy & Eggs options, Cheese carries more Sodium at 1809 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.