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Sauce, homemade, white, thick

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
ModerateSauce receives a Moderate rating. Sodium leads the three minerals at 19% of its daily limit, so portion size matters.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus96 mg10%
Low
Sodium373 mg19%
Moderate
Potassium149 mg7%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Condiments & Oils deserve attention: Sauce - 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 19%. Cutting sodium is not only about the salt shaker - processed foods and sauces carry a lot of it.

Other nutrients

Protein4 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Sauce is Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (19%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Sauce rated Moderate?

Simply put: among Sauce's three minerals, Sodium is highest (373 mg, 19%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Sauce?

In every 100 g of Sauce, Sodium is about 373 mg - roughly 19% 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 149 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 (373 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.