Tamarind Sauce, Sweet-Sour (Mam Me) — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

15%

Potassium

21%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🧂 Condiments & Oils Avoid

Tamarind Sauce, Sweet-Sour (Mam Me)

Q: Is Tamarind Sauce, Sweet-Sour (Mam Me) safe for people with kidney disease?

Tamarind Sauce, Sweet-Sour (Mam Me) is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 65.0mg phosphorus, 350.0mg sodium, and 420.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

Q: How much potassium is in Tamarind Sauce, Sweet-Sour (Mam Me)?

Tamarind Sauce, Sweet-Sour (Mam Me) contains 420mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 21% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram

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Calories

180 kcal

Protein

1.2 g

Carbs

45.0 g

Fat

0.3 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

65 mg

7% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

350 mg

15% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

420 mg

21% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Tamarind Sauce, Sweet-Sour (Mam Me) contains levels that significantly exceed CKD-friendly thresholds. Avoid this food regularly. If you must eat it (e.g., on a special occasion), keep portions tiny and adjust the rest of your day accordingly.

Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian — individual CKD stages and lab values vary.

Source & Notes

Vietnamese condiment. USDA tamarind + added sugar. Note K is high naturally.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tamarind Sauce, Sweet-Sour (Mam Me) safe for people with kidney disease?

Tamarind Sauce, Sweet-Sour (Mam Me) is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 65.0mg phosphorus, 350.0mg sodium, and 420.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How much phosphorus is in Tamarind Sauce, Sweet-Sour (Mam Me)?

A 100.0g serving of Tamarind Sauce, Sweet-Sour (Mam Me) contains 65mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 7% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Tamarind Sauce, Sweet-Sour (Mam Me)?

Per 100.0g serving, Tamarind Sauce, Sweet-Sour (Mam Me) provides 350mg of sodium — about 15% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Tamarind Sauce, Sweet-Sour (Mam Me)?

Tamarind Sauce, Sweet-Sour (Mam Me) contains 420mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 21% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Tamarind Sauce, Sweet-Sour (Mam Me)?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Tamarind Sauce, Sweet-Sour (Mam Me) is rated Avoid (Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD), dialysis patients should consult their dietitian before consuming this food. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.