Mexican Blend Reduced Fat Cheese — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

58%

Sodium

34%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥩 Meat & Protein Avoid

Mexican Blend Reduced Fat Cheese

Q: Is Mexican Blend Reduced Fat Cheese safe for people with kidney disease?

Mexican Blend Reduced Fat Cheese is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 583.0mg phosphorus, 776.0mg sodium, and 93.0mg 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 potassium is in Mexican Blend Reduced Fat Cheese?

Mexican Blend Reduced Fat Cheese contains 93mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 5% 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

282 kcal

Protein

24.7 g

Carbs

3.4 g

Fat

19.4 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

583 mg

58% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

776 mg

34% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

93 mg

5% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Mexican Blend Reduced Fat 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: 14120020)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mexican Blend Reduced Fat Cheese safe for people with kidney disease?

Mexican Blend Reduced Fat Cheese is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 583.0mg phosphorus, 776.0mg sodium, and 93.0mg 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 Mexican Blend Reduced Fat Cheese?

A 100.0g serving of Mexican Blend Reduced Fat Cheese contains 583mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 58% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Mexican Blend Reduced Fat Cheese?

Per 100.0g serving, Mexican Blend Reduced Fat Cheese provides 776mg of sodium — about 34% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Mexican Blend Reduced Fat Cheese?

Mexican Blend Reduced Fat Cheese contains 93mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 5% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Mexican Blend Reduced Fat Cheese?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Mexican Blend Reduced Fat 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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