American Restaurant Cheese — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

38%

Sodium

70%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

Meat & Protein Avoid

American Restaurant Cheese

Q: Is American Restaurant Cheese safe for people with kidney disease?

American Restaurant Cheese is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 380.0mg phosphorus, 1600.0mg sodium, and 173.0mg 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 American Restaurant Cheese?

A 100.0g serving of American Restaurant Cheese contains 380mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 38% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in American Restaurant Cheese?

Per 100.0g serving, American Restaurant Cheese provides 1600mg of sodium — about 70% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in American Restaurant Cheese?

American Restaurant Cheese contains 173mg 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

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Calories

375 kcal

Protein

17.5 g

Carbs

6.4 g

Fat

31.1 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

380 mg

38% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

1600 mg

70% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

173 mg

9% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: หลีกเลี่ยง for CKD

American Restaurant 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.

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

Looking for safer choices in Meat & Protein? Try these instead:

Safe

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Phosphorus99 mg

Sodium70 mg

Potassium141 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is American Restaurant Cheese safe for people with kidney disease?

American Restaurant Cheese is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 380.0mg phosphorus, 1600.0mg sodium, and 173.0mg 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 American Restaurant Cheese?

A 100.0g serving of American Restaurant Cheese contains 380mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 38% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in American Restaurant Cheese?

Per 100.0g serving, American Restaurant Cheese provides 1600mg of sodium — about 70% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in American Restaurant Cheese?

American Restaurant Cheese contains 173mg 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 American Restaurant Cheese?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given American Restaurant 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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