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Chayote, fruit, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Chayote falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Sodium (12%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus29 mg3%
Low
Sodium237 mg12%
Low
Potassium173 mg9%
Low

About this food

About Chayote: Vegetables are a key source of fiber and vitamins and are beneficial in CKD. Some are high in potassium, but slicing, boiling and discarding the water can remove about 30-50% of the potassium - a practical step. As a Vegetables item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

From the sodium angle (12%), Chayote must fit inside your daily sodium budget.

Other nutrients

Protein0.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.9 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate8 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

A common practice is: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chayote safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Chayote is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (12%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Chayote rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Chayote's three minerals, Sodium is highest (237 mg, 12%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Chayote?

Per 100 g, Chayote provides Sodium 237 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (12%).

Is Chayote safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Chayote falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 173 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

How does Chayote compare to other vegetables foods?

Within Vegetables, Chayote ranks more on Sodium (237 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.