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Salad dressing, thousand island, commercial, regular

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
Higher riskSalad dressing's Sodium reaches 48% of the daily limit, giving it a Higher risk rating - risk is elevated for most patients.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus27 mg3%
Low
Sodium962 mg48%
High
Potassium107 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 48% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein1.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)15.2 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

A handy approach - 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 scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (48% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Salad dressing rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (962 mg, 48%) is the most prominent of Salad dressing's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Salad dressing?

Data: 100 g of Salad dressing has Sodium 962 mg (48% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Salad dressing safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Salad dressing falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 107 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

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

Next to other Condiments & Oils options, Salad dressing carries more Sodium at 962 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.