Cheese

Cheese is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 532.0mg phosphorus, 964.0mg sodium, and 129.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

A 100.0g serving of Cheese contains 532mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 53% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Per 100.0g serving, Cheese provides 964mg of sodium — about 42% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Cheese contains 129mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 6% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given 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.