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Macaroni or noodles with cheese, made from reduced fat packaged mix, unprepared

Per 100 g edible portion
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Higher riskUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Macaroni or noodles with cheese falls in the Higher risk tier - Sodium (43%) is the main risk source.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus403 mg40%
High
Sodium867 mg43%
High
Potassium203 mg10%
Low

About this food

About Macaroni or noodles with cheese: 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. As a Dishes item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Macaroni or noodles with cheese's sodium is the top contributor (43% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein13.1 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)5 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

Practical tip: Evaluate by the main ingredients and watch the sodium that sauces and marinated parts bring.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Macaroni or noodles with cheese safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Macaroni or noodles with cheese is Higher risk, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (43%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Macaroni or noodles with cheese rated Higher risk?

Simply put: among Macaroni or noodles with cheese's three minerals, Sodium is highest (867 mg, 43%), and by the tier rule (>30%) the result is Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Macaroni or noodles with cheese?

Per 100 g, Macaroni or noodles with cheese contains Sodium 867 mg, which is 43% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Macaroni or noodles with cheese safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Macaroni or noodles with cheese falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 203 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Macaroni or noodles with cheese compare to other dishes foods?

Compared with the typical Dishes food, Macaroni or noodles with cheese has more Sodium - 867 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.