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Salad dressing, french, home recipe

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
Higher riskBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Salad dressing is rated Higher risk - Sodium exceeds 33% of its limit, past the 30% warning line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus3 mg<1%
Low
Sodium658 mg33%
High
Potassium24 mg1%
Low

About this food

Salad dressing belongs to the Condiments & Oils category. 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 the top contributor (33% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein0.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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

Practical tip: 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 33% 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 (658 mg, 33% of daily limit), falling in the >30% band - hence the Higher risk rating.

How much Sodium is in Salad dressing?

Per 100 g, Salad dressing contains Sodium 658 mg, which is 33% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Salad dressing safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Salad dressing falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 24 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

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

Compared with the typical Condiments & Oils food, Salad dressing has less Sodium - 658 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.