Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
Per 100 g edible portion
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus17 mg2%Low
Sodium107 mg5%Low
Potassium5 mg<1%Low
About this food
About Waxgourd: 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
Waxgourd's sodium is 5% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.
Other nutrients
Protein0.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.2 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food
Practical tips
A handy approach - Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.