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Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese, low calorie

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)

Phosphorus83 mg8%
Low
Sodium939 mg47%
High
Potassium5 mg<1%
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

From the sodium angle (47%), Salad dressing must fit inside your daily sodium budget.

Other nutrients

Protein5.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.8 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 common practice is: 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?

Salad dressing scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (47% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Salad dressing rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (939 mg, 47%) is the most prominent of Salad dressing's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Salad dressing?

Per 100 g, Salad dressing provides Sodium 939 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (47%).

Is Salad dressing safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Salad dressing falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 5 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

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

Within Condiments & Oils, Salad dressing ranks more on Sodium (939 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.