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Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, fat-free

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
Higher riskSalad dressing receives a Higher risk rating. Sodium (41%) clearly exceeds the safe band - restrict or follow medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus107 mg11%
Low
Sodium814 mg41%
High
Potassium194 mg10%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Condiments & Oils deserve attention: Salad dressing - 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

Salad dressing's sodium (41%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein1.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)7.4 gMay contain added 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

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 Salad dressing safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Salad dressing is rated Higher risk - Sodium is the highest contributor at 41% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Salad dressing rated Higher risk?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Salad dressing's Sodium is highest (814 mg, 41% of daily limit), falling in the >30% band - hence the Higher risk rating.

How much Sodium is in Salad dressing?

On a per-100 g basis, Salad dressing contains Sodium 814 mg, or 41% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Salad dressing safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Salad dressing falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 194 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Salad dressing compare to other condiments & oils foods?

Measured against other Condiments & Oils foods, Salad dressing is less in Sodium (814 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.