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Squash, winter, butternut, cooked, baked, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlySquash scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 14% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus27 mg3%
Low
Sodium4 mg<1%
Low
Potassium284 mg14%
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

Potassium at 14% is the main consideration. Concentrated forms such as juice and dried fruit absorb faster; whole foods are gentler.

Other nutrients

Protein0.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2 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

A common practice is: 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 Kidney-friendly - Potassium is the highest contributor at 14% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Squash rated Kidney-friendly?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Squash's Potassium is highest (284 mg, 14% of daily limit), falling in the <15% band - hence the Kidney-friendly rating.

How much Potassium is in Squash?

Per 100 g, Squash provides Potassium 284 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (14%).

Is Squash safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Squash falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 284 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

How does Squash compare to other vegetables foods?

Within Vegetables, Squash ranks less on Potassium (284 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.