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CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

23%

Sodium

43%

Potassium

10%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🧂 Condiments & Oils Avoid

Pesto Sauce

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

Pesto Sauce is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 230.0mg phosphorus, 988.0mg sodium, and 199.0mg 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 Pesto Sauce?

A 100.0g serving of Pesto Sauce contains 230mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 23% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Pesto Sauce?

Per 100.0g serving, Pesto Sauce provides 988mg of sodium — about 43% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Pesto Sauce?

Pesto Sauce contains 199mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 10% 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

580 kcal

Protein

8.6 g

Carbs

5.7 g

Fat

59.2 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

230 mg

23% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

988 mg

43% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

199 mg

10% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Pesto 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: 81302070)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pesto Sauce safe for people with kidney disease?

Pesto Sauce is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 230.0mg phosphorus, 988.0mg sodium, and 199.0mg 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 Pesto Sauce?

A 100.0g serving of Pesto Sauce contains 230mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 23% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Pesto Sauce?

Per 100.0g serving, Pesto Sauce provides 988mg of sodium — about 43% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Pesto Sauce?

Pesto Sauce contains 199mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 10% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Pesto Sauce?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Pesto 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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