Squash, summer, scallop, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Squash is rated Kidney-friendly - Sodium is the highest at 12% of its limit, still well below 15%.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus28 mg3%
Low
Sodium237 mg12%
Low
Potassium140 mg7%
Low
About this food
Squash belongs to the Vegetables category. 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 12% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.
Other nutrients
Protein1 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.5 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Squash is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Sodium at 12% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.
Why is Squash rated Kidney-friendly?
Squash is rated Kidney-friendly because Sodium is 12% of its limit (237 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.
How much Sodium is in Squash?
Data: 100 g of Squash has Sodium 237 mg (12% of the 2,000 mg limit).
Is Squash safe on a low-potassium diet?
Low-potassium question: Squash falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 140 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.
How does Squash compare to other vegetables foods?
Next to other Vegetables options, Squash carries more Sodium at 237 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.