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Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
Higher riskMargarine-like is rated Higher risk. Sodium is 35% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus16 mg2%
Low
Sodium700 mg35%
High
Potassium30 mg2%
Low

About this food

Margarine-like sits in the Condiments & Oils group. 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

Margarine-like's sodium (35%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein0.6 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

Worth remembering: 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 safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Margarine-like falls in the Higher risk tier, with Sodium (35%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Margarine-like rated Higher risk?

The deciding factor is Sodium: 700 mg, 35% of the limit, in the >30% band - so Margarine-like is rated Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Margarine-like?

On a per-100 g basis, Margarine-like contains Sodium 700 mg, or 35% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

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

For a potassium-watching diet, Margarine-like falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 30 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

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

Measured against other Condiments & Oils foods, Margarine-like is less in Sodium (700 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.