CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

Potassium

17%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥦 Vegetables Avoid

Pumpkin

Q: Is Pumpkin safe for people with kidney disease?

Pumpkin is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 44.0mg phosphorus, 1.0mg sodium, and 340.0mg 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 phosphorus is in Pumpkin?

A 100.0g serving of Pumpkin contains 44mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 4% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Pumpkin?

Per 100.0g serving, Pumpkin provides 1mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Pumpkin?

Pumpkin contains 340mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 17% 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

26 kcal

Protein

1.0 g

Carbs

6.5 g

Fat

0.1 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

44 mg

4% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

1 mg

0% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

340 mg

17% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Pumpkin 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

Imported from mediterranean-foods. USDA.

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

Looking for safer choices in Vegetables? Try these instead:

Safe

Cranberry Cranberry 100% Juice

Red Ripe Diced Tomatoes

Mandarin & Kiwi Fruit Juice Joy-d Joy-d Peach

Orange Cold Pressed Orange Juice

Phosphorus8 mg

Sodium0 mg

Potassium204 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pumpkin safe for people with kidney disease?

Pumpkin is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 44.0mg phosphorus, 1.0mg sodium, and 340.0mg 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 Pumpkin?

A 100.0g serving of Pumpkin contains 44mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 4% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Pumpkin?

Per 100.0g serving, Pumpkin provides 1mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Pumpkin?

Pumpkin contains 340mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 17% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Pumpkin?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Pumpkin 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.