Pumpkin — Nan Gua is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Pumpkin — Nan Gua — kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
4%
Sodium
0%
Potassium
17%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
🥦 Vegetables Avoid

Pumpkin — Nan Gua

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
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 — Nan Gua 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 chinese-foods. USDA. For soup + stir-fries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pumpkin — Nan Gua safe for people with kidney disease?
Pumpkin — Nan Gua 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 — Nan Gua?
A 100.0g serving of Pumpkin — Nan Gua 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 — Nan Gua?
Per 100.0g serving, Pumpkin — Nan Gua provides 1mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Pumpkin — Nan Gua?
Pumpkin — Nan Gua 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 — Nan Gua?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Pumpkin — Nan Gua 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.

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Last updated: May 24, 2026 · Data source: USDA FoodData Central & KDOQI guidelines