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Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Squash is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Potassium, reaches only 13% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus38 mg4%
Low
Sodium8 mg<1%
Low
Potassium261 mg13%
Low

About this food

Squash is a common member of Vegetables. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

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

Protein1.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.5 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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Squash is Kidney-friendly - Potassium (13%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Squash rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Squash's Potassium is 261 mg, 13% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Potassium is in Squash?

On a per-100 g basis, Squash contains Potassium 261 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 261 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 (261 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.