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CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

45%

Potassium

12%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥦 Vegetables Avoid

Barbecue Sauce

Q: Is Barbecue Sauce safe for people with kidney disease?

Barbecue Sauce is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 20.0mg phosphorus, 1030.0mg sodium, and 232.0mg 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 phosphorus is in Barbecue Sauce?

A 100.0g serving of Barbecue Sauce contains 20mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 2% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Barbecue Sauce?

Per 100.0g serving, Barbecue Sauce provides 1030mg of sodium — about 45% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Barbecue Sauce?

Barbecue Sauce contains 232mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 12% 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

5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram

Calories

172 kcal

Protein

0.8 g

Carbs

40.8 g

Fat

0.6 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

20 mg

2% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

1030 mg

45% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

232 mg

12% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Barbecue Sauce 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

USDA FNDDS (foodCode: 74406010)

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

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Safe

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Organic Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

Phosphorus8 mg

Sodium0 mg

Potassium175 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbecue Sauce safe for people with kidney disease?

Barbecue Sauce is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 20.0mg phosphorus, 1030.0mg sodium, and 232.0mg 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 Barbecue Sauce?

A 100.0g serving of Barbecue Sauce contains 20mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 2% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Barbecue Sauce?

Per 100.0g serving, Barbecue Sauce provides 1030mg of sodium — about 45% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Barbecue Sauce?

Barbecue Sauce contains 232mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 12% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Barbecue Sauce?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Barbecue Sauce 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.

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