Pasteurized Process American Cheese

Pasteurized Process American Cheese is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 540.0mg phosphorus, 1660.0mg sodium, and 149.0mg 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 Pasteurized Process American Cheese contains 540mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 54% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Per 100.0g serving, Pasteurized Process American Cheese provides 1660mg of sodium — about 72% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Pasteurized Process American Cheese contains 149mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 7% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Pasteurized Process American 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.