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Sauce, steak, tomato based

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
Higher riskUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Sauce falls in the Higher risk tier - Sodium (82%) is the main risk source.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus33 mg3%
Low
Sodium1647 mg82%
High
Potassium312 mg16%
Moderate

About this food

About 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. As a Condiments & Oils item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Sauce's sodium is 82% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein1.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)9.8 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

A handy approach - 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?

Sauce scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (82% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Sauce rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (1647 mg, 82%) is the most prominent of Sauce's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Sauce?

Data: 100 g of Sauce has Sodium 1647 mg (82% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Sauce safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Sauce exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 312 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Sauce compare to other condiments & oils foods?

Next to other Condiments & Oils options, Sauce carries more Sodium at 1647 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.