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Soy sauce, reduced sodium, made from hydrolyzed vegetable protein

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Higher riskSoy sauce is rated Higher risk. Potassium is 155% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus89 mg9%
Low
Sodium2890 mg144%
High
Potassium3098 mg155%
High

About this food

Soy sauce sits in the Legumes & Nuts group. Legumes and nuts are typically high in both phosphorus and potassium, so they need care. Plant phosphorus absorbs at a lower rate (30-50%), so the real load is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (155%), how much Soy sauce fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein8.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)5.6 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine36.1 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate28.5 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Cook legumes and discard the water to lower some minerals; keep nuts to a small handful.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Soy sauce safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Soy sauce falls in the Higher risk tier, with Potassium (155%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Soy sauce rated Higher risk?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 3098 mg, 155% of the limit, in the >30% band - so Soy sauce is rated Higher risk.

How much Potassium is in Soy sauce?

On a per-100 g basis, Soy sauce contains Potassium 3098 mg, or 155% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Soy sauce safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Soy sauce exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 3098 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Soy sauce compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Measured against other Legumes & Nuts foods, Soy sauce is more in Potassium (3098 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.