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Squash, winter, acorn, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateSquash receives a Moderate rating. Potassium leads the three minerals at 17% of its daily limit, so portion size matters.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus36 mg4%
Low
Sodium3 mg<1%
Low
Potassium347 mg17%
Moderate

About this food

In a CKD diet, Vegetables deserve attention: 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.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (17%), how much Squash fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein0.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.5 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

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?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Squash is rated Moderate - Potassium is the highest contributor at 17% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Squash rated Moderate?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Squash's Potassium is highest (347 mg, 17% of daily limit), falling in the 15-25% band - hence the Moderate rating.

How much Potassium is in Squash?

On a per-100 g basis, Squash contains Potassium 347 mg, or 17% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Squash safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Squash exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 347 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 (347 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.