CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

40%

Potassium

13%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥦 Vegetables Avoid

Ketchup

Q: Is Ketchup safe for people with kidney disease?

Ketchup is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 26.0mg phosphorus, 928.0mg sodium, and 265.0mg 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 Ketchup?

A 100.0g serving of Ketchup contains 26mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 3% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Ketchup?

Per 100.0g serving, Ketchup provides 928mg of sodium — about 40% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Ketchup?

Ketchup contains 265mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 13% 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

109 kcal

Protein

1.1 g

Carbs

27.1 g

Fat

0.3 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

26 mg

3% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

928 mg

40% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

265 mg

13% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Ketchup 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: 74401010)

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

Looking for safer choices in Vegetables? Try these instead:

Safe

Orange Icy Cold To Go! 100% Juice From Concentrate

Furmanos; 6/#10 Red Beans

Prune Prune With Pulp Juice

Grapefruit Juice 365 Everyday Value

Phosphorus8 mg

Sodium0 mg

Potassium121 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ketchup safe for people with kidney disease?

Ketchup is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 26.0mg phosphorus, 928.0mg sodium, and 265.0mg 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 Ketchup?

A 100.0g serving of Ketchup contains 26mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 3% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Ketchup?

Per 100.0g serving, Ketchup provides 928mg of sodium — about 40% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Ketchup?

Ketchup contains 265mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 13% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Ketchup?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Ketchup 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.