Is Tender Coconut Water Good for Kidneys?

Q: Is tender coconut water good for kidneys?

For healthy people, yes. For kidney patients in stages 4-5 and dialysis, no — one glass has ~600 mg potassium, which can trigger dangerous hyperkalemia. Avoid it.

Also known as: नारियल पानी (ताज़ा)

OFTEN LIMITED

Potassium 250 mg/100gPhosphorus 13 mg/100gSodium 105 mg/100g

Fresh tender coconut water is high in potassium (250 mg/100g; ~600 mg per glass) — dangerous for advanced CKD and dialysis where hyperkalemia is a sudden-death risk. A single glass can consume a quarter of the daily potassium budget. Avoid in stages 4-5 and dialysis.

Nutrition Profile (per 100g)

Nutrient

Amount

Level

CKD Note

Potassium

250 mg

Moderate

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

Phosphorus

13 mg

Low

Target 800-1,000 mg/day

Sodium

105 mg

Moderate

Target <2,000 mg/day

Protein

0.7 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.