Can kidney patients drink vegetable soup?

Yes, if made with low-potassium vegetables and minimal salt. For stages 3-5, use bottle gourd, green beans, or cabbage; avoid potato, tomato-heavy, or spinach-based soups. Count it as fluid on dialysis.

Beverages

Is Vegetable Soup (Homemade) Good for Kidneys?

Also known as: सब्जी सूप

USE PORTION CAUTION

Potassium 200 mg/100gPhosphorus 40 mg/100gSodium 300 mg/100g

Homemade vegetable soup's potassium depends on the vegetables — high-potassium vegetables (potato, tomato, spinach) raise it. For CKD stages 3-5, choose low-potassium vegetables (bottle gourd, green beans, cabbage) and minimal salt. Soup is a good way to add vegetables if portioned carefully.

Nutrition Profile (per 100g)

Nutrient

Amount

Level

CKD Note

Potassium

200 mg

Low

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

Phosphorus

40 mg

Low

Target 800-1,000 mg/day

Sodium

300 mg

Moderate

Target <2,000 mg/day

Protein

2 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.