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Salad dressing, french dressing, commercial, regular

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Salad dressing lands in the Higher risk band: Sodium is 33% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus25 mg2%
Low
Sodium661 mg33%
High
Potassium108 mg5%
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 33% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein0.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)17.4 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

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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Salad dressing is Higher risk, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (33%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Salad dressing rated Higher risk?

Simply put: among Salad dressing's three minerals, Sodium is highest (661 mg, 33%), and by the tier rule (>30%) the result is Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Salad dressing?

Data: 100 g of Salad dressing has Sodium 661 mg (33% 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 108 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 less Sodium at 661 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.