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Macaroni and cheese, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and 80% stick margarine from dry mix

Per 100 g edible portion
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ModerateMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Macaroni and cheese is Moderate: the highest item, Sodium, sits at 17% of its limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus112 mg11%
Low
Sodium338 mg17%
Moderate
Potassium129 mg6%
Low

About this food

Macaroni and cheese is a common member of Dishes. Mixed dishes depend entirely on their ingredients and cooking method. When checking a dish, use the main ingredients as the guide and watch the sodium that sauces bring. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Macaroni and cheese's sodium (17%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein4.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4.3 gMay contain added sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Processed additive (highest absorption) · Potassium form: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Evaluate by the main ingredients and watch the sodium that sauces and marinated parts bring.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Macaroni and cheese safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Macaroni and cheese is Moderate - Sodium (17%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Macaroni and cheese rated Moderate?

Rating basis: Macaroni and cheese's Sodium is 338 mg, 17% of the daily limit, judged as Moderate per the 15-25% tier.

How much Sodium is in Macaroni and cheese?

On a per-100 g basis, Macaroni and cheese contains Sodium 338 mg, or 17% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Macaroni and cheese safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Macaroni and cheese falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 129 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Macaroni and cheese compare to other dishes foods?

Measured against other Dishes foods, Macaroni and cheese is less in Sodium (338 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.