Farmer's Cottage Cheese — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

15%

Sodium

14%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥩 Meat & Protein Moderate

Farmer's Cottage Cheese

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

Farmer's Cottage Cheese is rated Moderate for CKD patients. Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD. With 145.0mg phosphorus, 330.0mg sodium, and 117.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, moderate portions are usually fine, but watch your daily totals. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

Q: How much phosphorus is in Farmer's Cottage Cheese?

A 100.0g serving of Farmer's Cottage Cheese contains 145mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 15% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Farmer's Cottage Cheese?

Per 100.0g serving, Farmer's Cottage Cheese provides 330mg of sodium — about 14% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Farmer's Cottage Cheese?

Farmer's Cottage Cheese contains 117mg 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

148 kcal

Protein

11.0 g

Carbs

4.3 g

Fat

9.7 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

145 mg

15% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

330 mg

14% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

117 mg

6% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Moderate for CKD

Farmer's Cottage Cheese is acceptable in moderate portions. Keep an eye on your daily totals — pair it with low-mineral foods to stay within the recommended 1,000mg phosphorus, 2,300mg sodium, and 2,000mg potassium daily limits.

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

Source & Notes

USDA FNDDS (foodCode: 14201200)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farmer's Cottage Cheese safe for people with kidney disease?

Farmer's Cottage Cheese is rated Moderate for CKD patients. Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD. With 145.0mg phosphorus, 330.0mg sodium, and 117.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, moderate portions are usually fine, but watch your daily totals. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How much phosphorus is in Farmer's Cottage Cheese?

A 100.0g serving of Farmer's Cottage Cheese contains 145mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 15% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Farmer's Cottage Cheese?

Per 100.0g serving, Farmer's Cottage Cheese provides 330mg of sodium — about 14% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Farmer's Cottage Cheese?

Farmer's Cottage Cheese contains 117mg 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 Farmer's Cottage Cheese?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Farmer's Cottage Cheese is rated Moderate (Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD), dialysis patients should eat smaller portions and monitor their weekly intake. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.

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