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Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
Higher riskSauce receives a Higher risk rating. Sodium (36%) clearly exceeds the safe band - restrict or follow medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus33 mg3%
Low
Sodium711 mg36%
High
Potassium275 mg14%
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 (36%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein1.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.9 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

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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Sauce is Higher risk - Sodium (36%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Sauce rated Higher risk?

Rating basis: Sauce's Sodium is 711 mg, 36% of the daily limit, judged as Higher risk per the >30% tier.

How much Sodium is in Sauce?

On a per-100 g basis, Sauce contains Sodium 711 mg, or 36% 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 275 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 (711 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.