Is lauki (bottle gourd) good for kidney patients?

Yes — lauki is low in potassium (150 mg/100g), sodium, and phosphorus, making it a top kidney-friendly vegetable for all stages. It's a staple in Indian renal diets. Cook with minimal salt. For dialysis patients, account for its water content in fluid allowance.

Is lauki juice safe for kidney patients?

Raw lauki juice is generally low in potassium but carries a rare risk of toxic squash syndrome (bitter lauki poisoning) — never drink bitter-tasting juice. For advanced CKD, cooked lauki is safer and better tolerated than raw juice. It is not a kidney 'cure' — no juice treats kidney disease.

Vegetables

Is Bottle Gourd (Lauki) Good for Kidneys?

Also known as: लौकी

GENERALLY LOWER CONCERN

Potassium 150 mg/100gPhosphorus 14 mg/100gSodium 2 mg/100g

Bottle gourd (lauki) is low in potassium (150 mg/100g), sodium, and phosphorus — one of the most kidney-friendly vegetables in Indian cuisine. Its high water content supports hydration. Safe for all CKD stages including dialysis (count fluid). Widely used in renal diets for its bland, digestible nature.

Nutrition Profile (per 100g)

Nutrient

Amount

Level

CKD Note

Potassium

150 mg

Low

Target <2,000-3,000 mg/day

Phosphorus

14 mg

Low

Target 800-1,000 mg/day

Sodium

2 mg

Low

Target <2,000 mg/day

Protein

0.6 g

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Dialysis: 1.2 g/kg/day

Values are approximate, based on USDA FoodData Central and ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables. Actual values vary by variety, ripeness, serving size, and cooking method. The database rating is a general reference, not an individualized diet recommendation.