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Butter, light, stick, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Butter lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Potassium is highest at 4%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus34 mg3%
Low
Sodium36 mg2%
Low
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 potassium is the top contributor (4% of its limit), so its potassium density deserves attention. In CKD stage 3-4 the kidneys clear potassium less well - control portions, and peeling, slicing or boiling can help.

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?

Butter scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (4% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Butter rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (71 mg, 4%) is the most prominent of Butter's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Butter?

Per 100 g, Butter contains Potassium 71 mg, which is 4% 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 Potassium - 71 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.