Bitter Melon

Bitter Melon is rated Moderate for CKD patients. Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD. With 35.0mg phosphorus, 127.0mg sodium, and 309.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, moderate portions are usually fine, but watch your daily totals. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

A 100.0g serving of Bitter Melon contains 35mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 4% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Per 100.0g serving, Bitter Melon provides 127mg of sodium — about 6% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Bitter Melon contains 309mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 15% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Bitter Melon is rated Moderate (Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD), dialysis patients should eat smaller portions and monitor their weekly intake. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.