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Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, light

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Salad dressing lands in the Higher risk band: Sodium is 47% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus47 mg5%
Low
Sodium939 mg47%
High
Potassium51 mg3%
Low

About this food

For Condiments & Oils, Salad dressing 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

Salad dressing's sodium is 47% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein2.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.6 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

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 Salad dressing safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Salad dressing falls in the Higher risk tier, with Sodium (47%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Salad dressing rated Higher risk?

The deciding factor is Sodium: 939 mg, 47% of the limit, in the >30% band - so Salad dressing is rated Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Salad dressing?

Data: 100 g of Salad dressing has Sodium 939 mg (47% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Salad dressing safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Salad dressing falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 51 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

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

Next to other Condiments & Oils options, Salad dressing carries more Sodium at 939 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.