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Squash, summer, crookneck and straightneck, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlySquash is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest (13%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus41 mg4%
Low
Sodium6 mg<1%
Low
Potassium253 mg13%
Low

About this food

Squash sits in the Vegetables group. 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

From the potassium angle (13%), how much Squash fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein1.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.3 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

Worth remembering: 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?

Squash is rated Kidney-friendly: Potassium is 13% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Squash rated Kidney-friendly?

Squash's Potassium content (253 mg) equals 13% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Squash?

On a per-100 g basis, Squash contains Potassium 253 mg, or 13% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Squash safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Squash falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 253 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Squash compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Squash is less in Potassium (253 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.