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Butter, light, stick, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
ModerateFrom a daily-limit view, Butter lands in the Moderate band: Sodium is the highest at 22%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus34 mg3%
Low
Sodium450 mg22%
Moderate
Potassium71 mg4%
Low

About this food

For Condiments & Oils, Butter is a typical example. Sodium varies hugely across condiments and oils - soy sauce and sauces are sodium-dense while most plant oils are nearly sodium-free. Swapping salty sauces for oils is a practical sodium trick.

Nutrient insight

Butter's sodium is the top contributor (22% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein3.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Processed additive (highest absorption) · Potassium form: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

Practical tip: Use herbs, lemon or vinegar instead of salty sauces; be aware that low-sodium salt substitutes swap in potassium.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Butter safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Butter is rated Moderate - Sodium is the highest contributor at 22% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Butter rated Moderate?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Butter's Sodium is highest (450 mg, 22% of daily limit), falling in the 15-25% band - hence the Moderate rating.

How much Sodium is in Butter?

Per 100 g, Butter contains Sodium 450 mg, which is 22% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Butter safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Butter falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 71 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Butter compare to other condiments & oils foods?

Compared with the typical Condiments & Oils food, Butter has less Sodium - 450 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.