CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

19%

Sodium

33%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥩 Meat & Protein Avoid

Cottage Cheese

Q: Is Cottage Cheese safe for people with kidney disease?

Cottage Cheese is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 188.0mg phosphorus, 755.0mg sodium, and 136.0mg 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 Cottage Cheese?

A 100.0g serving of Cottage Cheese contains 188mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 19% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Cottage Cheese?

Per 100.0g serving, Cottage Cheese provides 755mg of sodium — about 33% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Cottage Cheese?

Cottage Cheese contains 136mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 7% 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

71 kcal

Protein

10.2 g

Carbs

6.6 g

Fat

0.3 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

188 mg

19% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

755 mg

33% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

136 mg

7% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Cottage 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: 14203020)

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Phosphorus133 mg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cottage Cheese safe for people with kidney disease?

Cottage Cheese is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 188.0mg phosphorus, 755.0mg sodium, and 136.0mg 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 Cottage Cheese?

A 100.0g serving of Cottage Cheese contains 188mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 19% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Cottage Cheese?

Per 100.0g serving, Cottage Cheese provides 755mg of sodium — about 33% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Cottage Cheese?

Cottage Cheese contains 136mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 7% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Cottage Cheese?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Cottage 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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