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Squash, summer, crookneck and straightneck, frozen, unprepared

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlySquash scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 10% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus35 mg4%
Low
Sodium5 mg<1%
Low
Potassium209 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

Potassium at 10% is the main consideration. Concentrated forms such as juice and dried fruit absorb faster; whole foods are gentler.

Other nutrients

Protein0.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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

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 Squash safe for kidney disease?

Squash is rated Kidney-friendly: Potassium is 10% 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 (209 mg) equals 10% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Squash?

Per 100 g, Squash provides Potassium 209 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (10%).

Is Squash safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Squash falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 209 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

How does Squash compare to other vegetables foods?

Within Vegetables, Squash ranks less on Potassium (209 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.