Worcestershire Sauce — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

57%

Potassium

40%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥩 Meat & Protein Avoid

Worcestershire Sauce

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

Worcestershire Sauce is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 60.0mg phosphorus, 1300.0mg sodium, and 800.0mg 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 Worcestershire Sauce?

A 100.0g serving of Worcestershire Sauce contains 60mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 6% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Worcestershire Sauce?

Per 100.0g serving, Worcestershire Sauce provides 1300mg of sodium — about 57% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Worcestershire Sauce?

Worcestershire Sauce contains 800mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 40% 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

77 kcal

Protein

0.0 g

Carbs

19.2 g

Fat

0.0 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

60 mg

6% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

1300 mg

57% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

800 mg

40% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Worcestershire 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: 41420450)

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

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

Safe

Chocolate Chocolate High Plant Protein 30 G Nutrition Shake

No Sauce Shrimp And Noodles

Soymilk Chocolate Silk

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Worcestershire Sauce safe for people with kidney disease?

Worcestershire Sauce is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 60.0mg phosphorus, 1300.0mg sodium, and 800.0mg 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 Worcestershire Sauce?

A 100.0g serving of Worcestershire Sauce contains 60mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 6% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Worcestershire Sauce?

Per 100.0g serving, Worcestershire Sauce provides 1300mg of sodium — about 57% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Worcestershire Sauce?

Worcestershire Sauce contains 800mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 40% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Worcestershire Sauce?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Worcestershire 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.