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Sauce, pesto, MEZZETTA, NAPA VALLEY BISTRO, basil pesto, ready-to-serve

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
Higher riskMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Sauce is Higher risk: the highest item, Sodium, is at 45% of its limit, above 30%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus149 mg15%
Low
Sodium897 mg45%
High
Potassium205 mg10%
Low

About this food

Sauce is a common member of Condiments & Oils. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Sodium leads at 45%. Cutting sodium is not only about the salt shaker - processed foods and sauces carry a lot of it.

Other nutrients

Protein6.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.2 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?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Sauce is Higher risk. Main consideration: Sodium at 45% 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 45% of its limit (897 mg) - the only mineral reaching the >30% range.

How much Sodium is in Sauce?

In every 100 g of Sauce, Sodium is about 897 mg - roughly 45% 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 205 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 more Sodium (897 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.