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Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
ModerateSauce is rated Moderate. Of the three minerals, Sodium is highest at 22% of its limit - a moderate caution level.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus34 mg3%
Low
Sodium437 mg22%
Moderate
Potassium320 mg16%
Moderate

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 (22%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein1.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4.9 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 Moderate - Sodium is the highest contributor at 22% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Sauce rated Moderate?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Sauce's Sodium is highest (437 mg, 22% of daily limit), falling in the 15-25% band - hence the Moderate rating.

How much Sodium is in Sauce?

On a per-100 g basis, Sauce contains Sodium 437 mg, or 22% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Sauce safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Sauce exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 320 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 less in Sodium (437 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.