Queso Cotija

Queso Cotija is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 486.0mg phosphorus, 1620.0mg sodium, and 117.0mg 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 Queso Cotija contains 486mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 49% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Per 100.0g serving, Queso Cotija provides 1620mg of sodium — about 70% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Queso Cotija contains 117mg 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 Queso Cotija 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.