Cauliflower Cheese is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Cauliflower Cheese — kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
20%
Sodium
23%
Potassium
18%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
🥦 Vegetables Avoid

Cauliflower Cheese

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
175 kcal
Protein
7.0 g
Carbs
10.0 g
Fat
12.0 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
200 mg
20% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
520 mg
23% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
350 mg
18% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Cauliflower Cheese contains levels that significantly exceed CKD-friendly thresholds. Avoid this food regularly. If you must eat it (e.g., on a special occasion), keep portions tiny and adjust the rest of your day accordingly.

Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian — individual CKD stages and lab values vary.

Source & Notes

Imported from british-foods. Sunday roast side.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cauliflower Cheese safe for people with kidney disease?
Cauliflower Cheese is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 200.0mg phosphorus, 520.0mg sodium, and 350.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.
How much phosphorus is in Cauliflower Cheese?
A 100.0g serving of Cauliflower Cheese contains 200mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 20% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Cauliflower Cheese?
Per 100.0g serving, Cauliflower Cheese provides 520mg of sodium — about 23% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Cauliflower Cheese?
Cauliflower Cheese contains 350mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 18% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Cauliflower Cheese?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Cauliflower Cheese is rated Avoid (Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD), dialysis patients should consult their dietitian before consuming this food. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.

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Last updated: May 24, 2026 · Data source: USDA FoodData Central & KDOQI guidelines