Queso de Bola (Edam) — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

54%

Sodium

42%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥛 Dairy Avoid

Queso de Bola (Edam)

Q: Is Queso de Bola (Edam) safe for people with kidney disease?

Queso de Bola (Edam) is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 536.0mg phosphorus, 965.0mg sodium, and 188.0mg 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 Queso de Bola (Edam)?

A 100.0g serving of Queso de Bola (Edam) contains 536mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 54% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Queso de Bola (Edam)?

Per 100.0g serving, Queso de Bola (Edam) provides 965mg of sodium — about 42% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Queso de Bola (Edam)?

Queso de Bola (Edam) contains 188mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 9% 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

357 kcal

Protein

25.0 g

Carbs

1.0 g

Fat

28.0 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

536 mg

54% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

965 mg

42% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

188 mg

9% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Queso de Bola (Edam) 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

Imported from filipino-foods. Christmas table.

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

Looking for safer choices in Dairy? Try these instead:

Butter — French Cultured

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Queso de Bola (Edam) safe for people with kidney disease?

Queso de Bola (Edam) is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 536.0mg phosphorus, 965.0mg sodium, and 188.0mg 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 Queso de Bola (Edam)?

A 100.0g serving of Queso de Bola (Edam) contains 536mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 54% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Queso de Bola (Edam)?

Per 100.0g serving, Queso de Bola (Edam) provides 965mg of sodium — about 42% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Queso de Bola (Edam)?

Queso de Bola (Edam) contains 188mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 9% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Queso de Bola (Edam)?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Queso de Bola (Edam) 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.