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Salad dressing, mayonnaise, imitation, milk cream

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
LimitSalad dressing's Sodium takes up 25% of the daily limit, earning a Limit rating - an occasional, small portion only.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus57 mg6%
Low
Sodium504 mg25%
High
Potassium97 mg5%
Low

About this food

How to think about Condiments & Oils: Salad dressing is worth a closer look - 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 (25% 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

Protein2.1 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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Salad dressing falls in the Limit tier, with Sodium (25%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Salad dressing rated Limit?

The deciding factor is Sodium: 504 mg, 25% of the limit, in the 25-30% band - so Salad dressing is rated Limit.

How much Sodium is in Salad dressing?

Per 100 g, Salad dressing contains Sodium 504 mg, which is 25% 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 97 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 - 504 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.