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Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
Higher riskSauce is rated Higher risk. Sodium is 81% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus38 mg4%
Low
Sodium1615 mg81%
High
Potassium119 mg6%
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

Sauce's sodium (81%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein3.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)27.3 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

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 Sauce safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Sauce is rated Higher risk - Sodium is the highest contributor at 81% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Sauce rated Higher risk?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Sauce's Sodium is highest (1615 mg, 81% of daily limit), falling in the >30% band - hence the Higher risk rating.

How much Sodium is in Sauce?

On a per-100 g basis, Sauce contains Sodium 1615 mg, or 81% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Sauce safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Sauce falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 119 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Sauce compare to other condiments & oils foods?

Measured against other Condiments & Oils foods, Sauce is more in Sodium (1615 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.