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Sauce, cheese, ready-to-serve

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
Higher riskSauce is rated Higher risk. Sodium is 41% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus157 mg16%
Moderate
Sodium828 mg41%
High
Potassium30 mg2%
Low

About this food

Sauce 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

Sodium leads at 41%. Cutting sodium is not only about the salt shaker - processed foods and sauces carry a lot of it.

Other nutrients

Protein6.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.4 gMay contain added sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate9.5 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Processed additive (highest absorption) · Potassium form: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

How to eat it more safely: 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 Sauce safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Sauce falls in the Higher risk tier, with Sodium (41%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Sauce rated Higher risk?

The deciding factor is Sodium: 828 mg, 41% of the limit, in the >30% band - so Sauce is rated Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Sauce?

In every 100 g of Sauce, Sodium is about 828 mg - roughly 41% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Sauce safe on a low-potassium diet?

For people watching potassium, Sauce falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 30 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How does Sauce compare to other condiments & oils foods?

Against the Condiments & Oils average, Sauce shows less Sodium (828 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.