Is Agua de Sandía — Watermelon Water safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 15mg sodium, 210mg potassium, and 20mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Agua de Sandía — Watermelon Water more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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🇲🇽 Mexico · Mexican

Agua de Sandía — Watermelon Water

Blended watermelon with lime + sugar — summer cooler.

Prep time 10 min

Servings 4

Calories 80 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

20mg

Phosphorus

20 / 800mg

15mg

Sodium

15 / 2000mg

210mg

Potassium

210 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-K than juice. Limit serving.

Ingredients

Watermelon
Lime
Sugar
Water

Agua Drink Fresh Kidney Friendlier Summer Watermelon

Cooking Steps

1
Blend watermelon + water.
2
Strain.
3
Add lime + sugar.

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