Gouda Or Edam Cheese — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

55%

Sodium

36%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥩 Meat & Protein Avoid

Gouda Or Edam Cheese

Q: Is Gouda Or Edam Cheese safe for people with kidney disease?

Gouda Or Edam Cheese is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 546.0mg phosphorus, 819.0mg sodium, and 121.0mg 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 Gouda Or Edam Cheese?

A 100.0g serving of Gouda Or Edam Cheese contains 546mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 55% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Gouda Or Edam Cheese?

Per 100.0g serving, Gouda Or Edam Cheese provides 819mg of sodium — about 36% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Gouda Or Edam Cheese?

Gouda Or Edam Cheese contains 121mg 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

5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram

Calories

356 kcal

Protein

24.9 g

Carbs

2.2 g

Fat

27.4 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

546 mg

55% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

819 mg

36% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

121 mg

6% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Gouda Or Edam 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: 14105010)

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

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Store Brand Beginning Or Next Stage Toddler Formula

Phosphorus80 mg

Sodium21 mg

Potassium86 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gouda Or Edam Cheese safe for people with kidney disease?

Gouda Or Edam Cheese is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 546.0mg phosphorus, 819.0mg sodium, and 121.0mg 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 Gouda Or Edam Cheese?

A 100.0g serving of Gouda Or Edam Cheese contains 546mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 55% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Gouda Or Edam Cheese?

Per 100.0g serving, Gouda Or Edam Cheese provides 819mg of sodium — about 36% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Gouda Or Edam Cheese?

Gouda Or Edam Cheese contains 121mg 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 Gouda Or Edam Cheese?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Gouda Or Edam 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.