Cheese and CKD: Potassium Data per 100 g
Short answer: Cheese contains 76 mg of Potassium per 100 g, which is 4% of the daily limit. This sits in the Low band; check the food page for the other minerals as well.
About Cheese
Cheese belongs to the Dairy & Eggs category. 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
On the phosphorus angle (46%), Cheese belongs in the watch category. Pairing it with low-phosphorus sides like white rice or egg whites balances the meal.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g
Phosphorus460 mg46%High
Sodium644 mg32%High
Potassium76 mg4%Low
Practical tips
A common practice is: Watch dairy portions; with eggs, the yolk is phosphorus-dense while the white is not - treat them differently.
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