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Squash, winter, acorn, cooked, boiled, mashed, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlySquash scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 13% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus27 mg3%
Low
Sodium3 mg<1%
Low
Potassium263 mg13%
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

Squash's potassium is the top contributor (13% of its limit), so its potassium density deserves attention. In CKD stage 3-4 the kidneys clear potassium less well - control portions, and peeling, slicing or boiling can help.

Other nutrients

Protein0.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.6 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

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?

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 263 mg, 13% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Potassium is in Squash?

Per 100 g, Squash contains Potassium 263 mg, which is 13% 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 263 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 less Potassium - 263 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.