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Squash, summer, all varieties, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlySquash scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Sodium leads at 12% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus39 mg4%
Low
Sodium237 mg12%
Low
Potassium192 mg10%
Low

About this food

How to think about Vegetables: Squash is worth a closer look - 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

Squash's sodium is the top contributor (12% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein0.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.6 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate4 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Practical tip: 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 Squash safe for kidney disease?

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

Why is Squash rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Squash'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 Squash?

Per 100 g, Squash contains Sodium 237 mg, which is 12% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Squash safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Squash falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 192 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Squash compare to other vegetables foods?

Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Squash has more Sodium - 237 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.