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Salad dressing, italian 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 50% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus15 mg2%
Low
Sodium993 mg50%
High
Potassium84 mg4%
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 the top contributor (50% 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

Protein0.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)10.8 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

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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Salad dressing falls in the Higher risk tier, with Sodium (50%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Salad dressing rated Higher risk?

The deciding factor is Sodium: 993 mg, 50% of the limit, in the >30% band - so Salad dressing is rated Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Salad dressing?

Per 100 g, Salad dressing contains Sodium 993 mg, which is 50% 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 84 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 more Sodium - 993 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.