Cheese and CKD: Potassium, Phosphorus & Sodium Reference
Short answer: Cheese is rated Higher risk for CKD stage 3-4. On a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Cheese's Higher risk rating is driven by Phosphorus (46%), above the 30% band.
About Cheese
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
Phosphorus leads at 46%. In CKD, track phosphorus intake and factor in the source (Animal source (higher absorption)) to judge the true burden.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g
Phosphorus460 mg46%High
Sodium644 mg32%High
Potassium76 mg4%Low
Practical tips
How to eat it more safely: Watch dairy portions; with eggs, the yolk is phosphorus-dense while the white is not - treat them differently.
See the full Cheese food page →Lower-risk alternatives
Butter oilK 5 / P 3 mg
Dessert toppingK 18 / P 8 mg
Dessert toppingK 19 / P 18 mg