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Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
Higher riskUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Margarine-like spread falls in the Higher risk tier - Sodium (32%) is the main risk source.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus4 mg<1%
Low
Sodium646 mg32%
High
Potassium28 mg1%
Low

About this food

About Margarine-like spread: 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. As a Condiments & Oils item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Margarine-like spread's sodium is the top contributor (32% 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

Protein0.1 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 Margarine-like spread safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Margarine-like spread is Higher risk - Sodium (32%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Margarine-like spread rated Higher risk?

Rating basis: Margarine-like spread's Sodium is 646 mg, 32% of the daily limit, judged as Higher risk per the >30% tier.

How much Sodium is in Margarine-like spread?

Per 100 g, Margarine-like spread contains Sodium 646 mg, which is 32% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Margarine-like spread safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Margarine-like spread falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 28 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Margarine-like spread compare to other condiments & oils foods?

Compared with the typical Condiments & Oils food, Margarine-like spread has less Sodium - 646 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.