Zucchini vs Butter: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Q: Which has more sodium, zucchini or butter?

Per 100 g, zucchini contains 2 mg and butter contains 240 mg of sodium.

Q: Is zucchini or butter better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, zucchini is rated kidney-friendly and butter is rated moderate. Ratings reflect mineral load per 100 g only — individual advice should come from your healthcare team.

Q: What is the main difference for a CKD diet?

The largest difference is sodium: zucchini sits at <1% of the daily limit versus 12% for butter. See each food page for the full mineral profile.

Side by side, Zucchini (Kidney-friendly) and Butter (Moderate) differ most in Sodium: Zucchini has 2 mg, Butter has 240 mg. Zucchini carries the lighter mineral load overall, driven mainly by Sodium (<1% vs 12% of the limit).

Zucchini
Kidney-friendly Butter
Moderate

Phosphorus

32 mg

7 mg

<1%

Sodium

2 mg

<1%

240 mg

12%

Potassium

222 mg

11%

354 mg

18%

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more sodium, zucchini or butter?

Per 100 g, zucchini contains 2 mg and butter contains 240 mg of sodium.

Is zucchini or butter better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, zucchini is rated kidney-friendly and butter is rated moderate. Ratings reflect mineral load per 100 g only — individual advice should come from your healthcare team.

What is the main difference for a CKD diet?

The largest difference is sodium: zucchini sits at <1% of the daily limit versus 12% for butter. See each food page for the full mineral profile.