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Squash, summer, zucchini, italian style, canned

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Squash falls in the Moderate tier, mainly driven by Sodium (19%). Enjoy in moderation.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus29 mg3%
Low
Sodium374 mg19%
Moderate
Potassium274 mg14%
Low

About this food

About Squash: 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. As a Vegetables item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Squash's sodium is the top contributor (19% 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

Protein1 gNot part of rating
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 Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (19%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Squash rated Moderate?

Simply put: among Squash's three minerals, Sodium is highest (374 mg, 19%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Squash?

Per 100 g, Squash contains Sodium 374 mg, which is 19% 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 274 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 - 374 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.