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Salad dressing, buttermilk, lite

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Salad dressing lands in the Higher risk band: Sodium is 56% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus193 mg19%
Moderate
Sodium1120 mg56%
High
Potassium132 mg7%
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 (56%), Salad dressing must fit inside your daily sodium budget.

Other nutrients

Protein1.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.8 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 is rated Higher risk: Sodium is 56% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Salad dressing rated Higher risk?

Salad dressing's Sodium content (1120 mg) equals 56% of the limit, sitting in the >30% band - that is why it rates Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Salad dressing?

Per 100 g, Salad dressing provides Sodium 1120 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (56%).

Is Salad dressing safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Salad dressing falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 132 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 (1120 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.