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Salad dressing, italian dressing, fat-free

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
Higher riskSalad dressing is rated Higher risk. Sodium is 56% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus109 mg11%
Low
Sodium1129 mg56%
High
Potassium102 mg5%
Low

About this food

Salad dressing sits in the Condiments & Oils group. 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 (56%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein1 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)8.8 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

Worth remembering: 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 (1129 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?

On a per-100 g basis, Salad dressing contains Sodium 1129 mg, or 56% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Salad dressing safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Salad dressing falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 102 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

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

Measured against other Condiments & Oils foods, Salad dressing is more in Sodium (1129 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.