Cheese, Limburger — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

39%

Sodium

35%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥩 Meat & Protein Avoid

Cheese, Limburger

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

Cheese, Limburger is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 393.0mg phosphorus, 800.0mg sodium, and 128.0mg 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, Limburger?

A 100.0g serving of Cheese, Limburger contains 393mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 39% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Cheese, Limburger?

Per 100.0g serving, Cheese, Limburger provides 800mg of sodium — about 35% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Cheese, Limburger?

Cheese, Limburger contains 128mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 6% 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

327 kcal

Protein

20.0 g

Carbs

0.5 g

Fat

27.2 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

393 mg

39% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

800 mg

35% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

128 mg

6% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Cheese, Limburger 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: 14106010)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheese, Limburger safe for people with kidney disease?

Cheese, Limburger is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 393.0mg phosphorus, 800.0mg sodium, and 128.0mg 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, Limburger?

A 100.0g serving of Cheese, Limburger contains 393mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 39% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Cheese, Limburger?

Per 100.0g serving, Cheese, Limburger provides 800mg of sodium — about 35% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Cheese, Limburger?

Cheese, Limburger contains 128mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 6% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Cheese, Limburger?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Cheese, Limburger 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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