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Shortening, vegetable, household, composite

Per 100 g edible portion
Condiments & Oils
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Shortening lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Sodium is highest at <1%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus0 mg<1%
Low
Sodium4 mg<1%
Low
Potassium0 mg<1%
Low

About this food

For Condiments & Oils, Shortening is a typical example. 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

Shortening's sodium is the top contributor (<1% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein0 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Processed additive (highest absorption) · Potassium form: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

Practical tip: 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 Shortening safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Shortening is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Sodium at <1% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Shortening rated Kidney-friendly?

Shortening is rated Kidney-friendly because Sodium is <1% of its limit (4 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.

How much Sodium is in Shortening?

Per 100 g, Shortening contains Sodium 4 mg, which is <1% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Shortening safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Shortening falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 0 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Shortening compare to other condiments & oils foods?

Compared with the typical Condiments & Oils food, Shortening has less Sodium - 4 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.