Pumpkin, raw
Per 100 g edible portion
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus44 mg4%Low
Sodium1 mg<1%Low
Potassium340 mg17%Moderate
About this food
For Vegetables, Pumpkin is a typical example. 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.
Nutrient insight
The most striking number here is potassium (17%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Pumpkin.
Other nutrients
Protein1 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.8 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine56.7 mgModerate purineNot rated · exact match
Oxalate0 mgLow oxalateNot rated · exact match
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food
Practical tips
A handy approach - Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.