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Sauce, enchilada, red, mild, ready to serve

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
LimitSauce's Sodium takes up 27% of the daily limit, earning a Limit rating - an occasional, small portion only.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus11 mg1%
Low
Sodium547 mg27%
High
Potassium101 mg5%
Low

About this food

How to think about Condiments & Oils: Sauce 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

Sauce's sodium is the top contributor (27% 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

Protein0.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.8 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

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 Sauce safe for kidney disease?

Sauce scores Limit on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (27% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Sauce rated Limit?

The reason: Sodium (547 mg, 27%) is the most prominent of Sauce's three minerals, at the 25-30% level, which maps to Limit.

How much Sodium is in Sauce?

Per 100 g, Sauce contains Sodium 547 mg, which is 27% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Sauce safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Sauce falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 101 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Sauce compare to other condiments & oils foods?

Compared with the typical Condiments & Oils food, Sauce has less Sodium - 547 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.