Cheddar Reduced Fat Cheese — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

52%

Sodium

27%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥩 Meat & Protein Avoid

Cheddar Reduced Fat Cheese

Q: Is Cheddar Reduced Fat Cheese safe for people with kidney disease?

Cheddar Reduced Fat Cheese is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 520.0mg phosphorus, 628.0mg sodium, and 63.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

Q: How much phosphorus is in Cheddar Reduced Fat Cheese?

A 100.0g serving of Cheddar Reduced Fat Cheese contains 520mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 52% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Cheddar Reduced Fat Cheese?

Per 100.0g serving, Cheddar Reduced Fat Cheese provides 628mg of sodium — about 27% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Cheddar Reduced Fat Cheese?

Cheddar Reduced Fat Cheese contains 63mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 3% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram

5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram

Calories

316 kcal

Protein

27.4 g

Carbs

2.7 g

Fat

20.4 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

520 mg

52% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

628 mg

27% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

63 mg

3% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Cheddar Reduced Fat 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

USDA FNDDS (foodCode: 14104110)

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

Looking for safer choices in Meat & Protein? Try these instead:

Safe

Milk Chocolate Nutrition Shake Original

Dha Omega-3 Whole Ultra-filtered Milk

Greek Of Milk Or Flavor Yogurt

Phosphorus122 mg

Sodium35 mg

Potassium133 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheddar Reduced Fat Cheese safe for people with kidney disease?

Cheddar Reduced Fat Cheese is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 520.0mg phosphorus, 628.0mg sodium, and 63.0mg 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 Cheddar Reduced Fat Cheese?

A 100.0g serving of Cheddar Reduced Fat Cheese contains 520mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 52% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Cheddar Reduced Fat Cheese?

Per 100.0g serving, Cheddar Reduced Fat Cheese provides 628mg of sodium — about 27% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Cheddar Reduced Fat Cheese?

Cheddar Reduced Fat Cheese contains 63mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 3% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Cheddar Reduced Fat Cheese?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Cheddar Reduced Fat 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.