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Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
Higher riskSalad dressing is rated Higher risk. Sodium is 45% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus186 mg19%
Moderate
Sodium901 mg45%
High
Potassium64 mg3%
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 (45%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein1.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4.7 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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Salad dressing is Higher risk - Sodium (45%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Salad dressing rated Higher risk?

Rating basis: Salad dressing's Sodium is 901 mg, 45% of the daily limit, judged as Higher risk per the >30% tier.

How much Sodium is in Salad dressing?

On a per-100 g basis, Salad dressing contains Sodium 901 mg, or 45% 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 64 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 (901 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.