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CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

17%

Sodium

100%

Potassium

22%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥩 Meat & Protein Avoid

Soy Sauce

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

Soy Sauce is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 166.0mg phosphorus, 5490.0mg sodium, and 435.0mg 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 Soy Sauce?

A 100.0g serving of Soy Sauce contains 166mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 17% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Soy Sauce?

Per 100.0g serving, Soy Sauce provides 5490mg of sodium — about 100% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Soy Sauce?

Soy Sauce contains 435mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 22% 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

53 kcal

Protein

8.1 g

Carbs

4.9 g

Fat

0.6 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

166 mg

17% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

5490 mg

100% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

435 mg

22% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Soy 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: 41420300)

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

Looking for safer choices in Meat & Protein? Try these instead:

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Frozen Yogurt Cone, Chocolate, Waffle Cone

Vanilla Organic Soymilk, Vanilla

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Trumoo, Whole Milk, Chocolate

Phosphorus97 mg

Sodium75 mg

Potassium176 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Soy Sauce safe for people with kidney disease?

Soy Sauce is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 166.0mg phosphorus, 5490.0mg sodium, and 435.0mg 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 Soy Sauce?

A 100.0g serving of Soy Sauce contains 166mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 17% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Soy Sauce?

Per 100.0g serving, Soy Sauce provides 5490mg of sodium — about 100% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Soy Sauce?

Soy Sauce contains 435mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 22% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Soy Sauce?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Soy 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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