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Sauce, pesto, CLASSICO, basil pesto, ready-to-serve

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
Higher riskSauce receives a Higher risk rating. Sodium (51%) clearly exceeds the safe band - restrict or follow medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus97 mg10%
Low
Sodium1028 mg51%
High
Potassium195 mg10%
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

Sauce's sodium (51%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein4.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.6 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?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Sauce is Higher risk. Main consideration: Sodium at 51% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Sauce rated Higher risk?

Sauce is rated Higher risk because Sodium is 51% of its limit (1028 mg) - the only mineral reaching the >30% range.

How much Sodium is in Sauce?

On a per-100 g basis, Sauce contains Sodium 1028 mg, or 51% 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 195 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 (1028 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.