Bitter Melon (Muop Dang / Kho Qua) — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

Potassium

15%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥦 Vegetables Avoid

Bitter Melon (Muop Dang / Kho Qua)

Q: Is Bitter Melon (Muop Dang / Kho Qua) safe for people with kidney disease?

Bitter Melon (Muop Dang / Kho Qua) is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 31.0mg phosphorus, 5.0mg sodium, and 296.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

Q: How much potassium is in Bitter Melon (Muop Dang / Kho Qua)?

Bitter Melon (Muop Dang / Kho Qua) contains 296mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 15% 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

17 kcal

Protein

1.0 g

Carbs

3.7 g

Fat

0.2 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

31 mg

3% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

5 mg

0% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

296 mg

15% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Bitter Melon (Muop Dang / Kho Qua) contains levels that significantly exceed CKD-friendly thresholds. Avoid this food regularly. If you must eat it (e.g., on a special occasion), keep portions tiny and adjust the rest of your day accordingly.

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

Source & Notes

Vietnamese expansion. USDA. Tet stuffed bitter melon.

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

Looking for safer choices in Vegetables? Try these instead:

Safe

Cara Cara The Power Orange

With Pilp 100% Orange Juice Not From Concentrate

Phosphorus8 mg

Sodium0 mg

Potassium188 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bitter Melon (Muop Dang / Kho Qua) safe for people with kidney disease?

Bitter Melon (Muop Dang / Kho Qua) is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 31.0mg phosphorus, 5.0mg sodium, and 296.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How much phosphorus is in Bitter Melon (Muop Dang / Kho Qua)?

A 100.0g serving of Bitter Melon (Muop Dang / Kho Qua) contains 31mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 3% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Bitter Melon (Muop Dang / Kho Qua)?

Per 100.0g serving, Bitter Melon (Muop Dang / Kho Qua) provides 5mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Bitter Melon (Muop Dang / Kho Qua)?

Bitter Melon (Muop Dang / Kho Qua) contains 296mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 15% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Bitter Melon (Muop Dang / Kho Qua)?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Bitter Melon (Muop Dang / Kho Qua) is rated Avoid (Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD), dialysis patients should consult their dietitian before consuming this food. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.