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Yeast extract spread

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Higher riskYeast extract spread is rated Higher risk. Sodium is 169% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus104 mg10%
Low
Sodium3380 mg169%
High
Potassium2100 mg105%
High

About this food

Yeast extract spread sits in the Vegetables group. Vegetables are a key source of fiber and vitamins and are beneficial in CKD. Some are high in potassium, but slicing, boiling and discarding the water can remove about 30-50% of the potassium - a practical step.

Nutrient insight

Sodium leads at 169%. Cutting sodium is not only about the salt shaker - processed foods and sauces carry a lot of it.

Other nutrients

Protein23.9 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber6.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.6 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine847.1 mgHigh purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate28 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

How to eat it more safely: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Yeast extract spread safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Yeast extract spread falls in the Higher risk tier, with Sodium (169%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Yeast extract spread rated Higher risk?

The deciding factor is Sodium: 3380 mg, 169% of the limit, in the >30% band - so Yeast extract spread is rated Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Yeast extract spread?

In every 100 g of Yeast extract spread, Sodium is about 3380 mg - roughly 169% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Yeast extract spread safe on a low-potassium diet?

For people watching potassium, Yeast extract spread exceeds 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 2100 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How does Yeast extract spread compare to other vegetables foods?

Against the Vegetables average, Yeast extract spread shows more Sodium (3380 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.