Winter Melon — Dong Gua

Q: Is Winter Melon — Dong Gua safe for people with kidney disease?

Winter Melon — Dong Gua is rated Safe for CKD patients. Good choice for kidney disease patients. With 19.0mg phosphorus, 111.0mg sodium, and 6.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it can be enjoyed in normal portion sizes. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

Q: How much phosphorus is in Winter Melon — Dong Gua?

A 100.0g serving of Winter Melon — Dong Gua contains 19mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 2% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Winter Melon — Dong Gua?

Per 100.0g serving, Winter Melon — Dong Gua provides 111mg of sodium — about 5% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Winter Melon — Dong Gua?

Winter Melon — Dong Gua contains 6mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 0% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram

5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram

Calories

13 kcal

Protein

0.4 g

Carbs

3.0 g

Fat

0.2 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

19 mg

2% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

111 mg

5% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

6 mg

0% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Safe for CKD

Winter Melon — Dong Gua is a kidney-friendly choice. With low levels of restricted minerals (phosphorus, sodium, potassium), you can include this in your CKD diet without strict portion limits. Still, balance with other foods throughout the day.

Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian — individual CKD stages and lab values vary.

Source & Notes

Imported from chinese-foods. USDA. ⭐ TOP CKD vegetable. K only 6mg/100g!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winter Melon — Dong Gua safe for people with kidney disease?

Winter Melon — Dong Gua is rated Safe for CKD patients. Good choice for kidney disease patients. With 19.0mg phosphorus, 111.0mg sodium, and 6.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it can be enjoyed in normal portion sizes. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How much phosphorus is in Winter Melon — Dong Gua?

A 100.0g serving of Winter Melon — Dong Gua contains 19mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 2% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Winter Melon — Dong Gua?

Per 100.0g serving, Winter Melon — Dong Gua provides 111mg of sodium — about 5% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Winter Melon — Dong Gua?

Winter Melon — Dong Gua contains 6mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 0% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Winter Melon — Dong Gua?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Winter Melon — Dong Gua is rated Safe (Good choice for kidney disease patients), it is generally a good choice for dialysis patients in normal portions. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.