Cheese, Camembert — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

35%

Sodium

37%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥩 Meat & Protein Avoid

Cheese, Camembert

Q: Is Cheese, Camembert safe for people with kidney disease?

Cheese, Camembert is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 347.0mg phosphorus, 842.0mg sodium, and 187.0mg 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 Cheese, Camembert?

A 100.0g serving of Cheese, Camembert contains 347mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 35% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Cheese, Camembert?

Per 100.0g serving, Cheese, Camembert provides 842mg of sodium — about 37% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Cheese, Camembert?

Cheese, Camembert contains 187mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 9% 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

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Calories

300 kcal

Protein

19.8 g

Carbs

0.5 g

Fat

24.3 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

347 mg

35% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

842 mg

37% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

187 mg

9% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Cheese, Camembert 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: 14103010)

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

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Phosphorus8 mg

Sodium50 mg

Potassium71 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheese, Camembert safe for people with kidney disease?

Cheese, Camembert is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 347.0mg phosphorus, 842.0mg sodium, and 187.0mg 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 Cheese, Camembert?

A 100.0g serving of Cheese, Camembert contains 347mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 35% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Cheese, Camembert?

Per 100.0g serving, Cheese, Camembert provides 842mg of sodium — about 37% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Cheese, Camembert?

Cheese, Camembert contains 187mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 9% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Cheese, Camembert?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Cheese, Camembert 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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