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Macaroni and cheese loaf, chicken, pork and beef

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
ModerateFrom a daily-limit view, Macaroni and cheese loaf lands in the Moderate band: Phosphorus is the highest at 17%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus173 mg17%
Moderate
Sodium3 mg<1%
Low
Potassium313 mg16%
Moderate

About this food

For Meat & Protein, Macaroni and cheese loaf is a typical example. Animal proteins tend to be higher in phosphorus, and animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80% versus 30-50% for plants. Choosing low-phosphorus proteins such as egg whites or tofu, or controlling portions of red meat, is a common CKD approach.

Nutrient insight

Macaroni and cheese loaf's phosphorus is 17% of the limit, from Animal source (higher absorption). On a phosphorus-restricted diet, limit how often and how much you eat it.

Other nutrients

Protein11.8 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of 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: Animal source (higher absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

A handy approach - Boiling meat first and discarding the water removes some phosphorus and potassium; prefer low-phosphorus proteins like egg whites.

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Related guides

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Frequently asked questions

Is Macaroni and cheese loaf safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Macaroni and cheese loaf is Moderate. Main consideration: Phosphorus at 17% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Macaroni and cheese loaf rated Moderate?

Macaroni and cheese loaf is rated Moderate because Phosphorus is 17% of its limit (173 mg) - the only mineral reaching the 15-25% range.

How much Phosphorus is in Macaroni and cheese loaf?

Data: 100 g of Macaroni and cheese loaf has Phosphorus 173 mg (17% of the 1,000 mg limit).

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

Low-potassium question: Macaroni and cheese loaf exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 313 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Macaroni and cheese loaf compare to other meat & protein foods?

Next to other Meat & Protein options, Macaroni and cheese loaf carries less Phosphorus at 173 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.