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Oil, canola

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
Kidney-friendlyOil scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Phosphorus leads at <1% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus0 mg<1%
Low
Sodium0 mg<1%
Low
Potassium0 mg<1%
Low

About this food

How to think about Condiments & Oils: Oil is worth a closer look - 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

Oil's phosphorus is <1% of the limit, from Processed additive (highest absorption). On a phosphorus-restricted diet, limit how often and how much you eat it.

Other nutrients

Protein0 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
Oxalate5 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Processed additive (highest absorption) · Potassium form: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

A handy approach - 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 Oil safe for kidney disease?

Oil scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (<1% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Oil rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Phosphorus (0 mg, <1%) is the most prominent of Oil's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Oil?

Data: 100 g of Oil has Phosphorus 0 mg (<1% of the 1,000 mg limit).

Is Oil safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Oil falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 0 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Oil compare to other condiments & oils foods?

Next to other Condiments & Oils options, Oil carries less Phosphorus at 0 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.