Zucchini and CKD: Potassium, Phosphorus & Sodium Reference
The rating for Zucchini is Kidney-friendly under CKD stage 3-4 limits. Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Zucchini is rated Kidney-friendly - Potassium is the highest at 13% of its limit, still well below 15%.
About Zucchini
Zucchini belongs to the Vegetables category. 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
The most striking number here is potassium (13%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Zucchini.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g
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.
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