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Sauce, white, thin, prepared-from-recipe, with butter

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
Kidney-friendlySauce receives a Kidney-friendly rating. Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Phosphorus is highest at 11%, yet stays under the 15% line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus110 mg11%
Low
Sodium184 mg9%
Low
Potassium167 mg8%
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 phosphorus (11%) is worth noting - especially with Processed additive (highest absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein4 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)5.3 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?

Sauce is rated Kidney-friendly: Phosphorus is 11% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Sauce rated Kidney-friendly?

Sauce's Phosphorus content (110 mg) equals 11% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Sauce?

On a per-100 g basis, Sauce contains Phosphorus 110 mg, or 11% of the 1,000 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 167 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 Phosphorus (110 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.