Sunshine Cheez-it Italian Cheese 26.6oz — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

20%

Sodium

39%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍿 Snacks Avoid

Sunshine Cheez-it Italian Cheese 26.6oz

Q: Is Sunshine Cheez-it Italian Cheese 26.6oz safe for people with kidney disease?

Sunshine Cheez-it Italian Cheese 26.6oz is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 201.0mg phosphorus, 898.0mg sodium, and 166.0mg 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 Sunshine Cheez-it Italian Cheese 26.6oz?

Sunshine Cheez-it Italian Cheese 26.6oz contains 166mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 8% 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

494 kcal

Protein

9.8 g

Carbs

57.8 g

Fat

25.2 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

201 mg

20% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

898 mg

39% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

166 mg

8% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Sunshine Cheez-it Italian Cheese 26.6oz 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 Branded (fdc_id: 750898) · Kellogg Company US

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunshine Cheez-it Italian Cheese 26.6oz safe for people with kidney disease?

Sunshine Cheez-it Italian Cheese 26.6oz is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 201.0mg phosphorus, 898.0mg sodium, and 166.0mg 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 Sunshine Cheez-it Italian Cheese 26.6oz?

A 100.0g serving of Sunshine Cheez-it Italian Cheese 26.6oz contains 201mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 20% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Sunshine Cheez-it Italian Cheese 26.6oz?

Per 100.0g serving, Sunshine Cheez-it Italian Cheese 26.6oz provides 898mg of sodium — about 39% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Sunshine Cheez-it Italian Cheese 26.6oz?

Sunshine Cheez-it Italian Cheese 26.6oz contains 166mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 8% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Sunshine Cheez-it Italian Cheese 26.6oz?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Sunshine Cheez-it Italian Cheese 26.6oz 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.