Winter Melon

Winter Melon is rated Moderate for CKD patients. Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD. With 17.0mg phosphorus, 225.0mg sodium, and 5.0mg 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 Winter Melon contains 17mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 2% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Per 100.0g serving, Winter Melon provides 225mg of sodium — about 10% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Winter Melon contains 5mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 0% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Winter 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.