Almond vs Chickpeas: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Q: Which has more phosphorus, almond or chickpeas?

Almond has 400 mg of Phosphorus per 100 g, compared with 168 mg in Chickpeas. Both numbers are measured against the same daily limit.

Q: Is almond or chickpeas better for kidney disease?

Under the daily limits used on this site, Almond falls in the Higher risk tier and Chickpeas in the Moderate tier. Lower tiers mean a smaller share of the daily allowance per 100 g.

Q: What is the difference between almond and chickpeas for a CKD diet?

For a CKD diet, the key gap is Phosphorus — 17% of the limit for Chickpeas and 40% for Almond. Check each food page for phosphorus, sodium and potassium together.

Side by side, Almond (Higher risk) and Chickpeas (Moderate) differ most in Phosphorus: Almond has 400 mg, Chickpeas has 168 mg. If you are choosing between them, Chickpeas leaves more room in the daily allowance — the Phosphorus gap is 17% versus 40%.

Almond
Higher risk Chickpeas
Moderate

Phosphorus

400 mg

40%

168 mg

17%

Sodium

130 mg

7 mg

<1%

Potassium

560 mg

28%

291 mg

15%

About Almond

Almond belongs to the Legumes & Nuts category. Legumes and nuts are typically high in both phosphorus and potassium, so they need care. Plant phosphorus absorbs at a lower rate (30-50%), so the real load is smaller than the numbers suggest.

About Chickpeas

Chickpeas belongs to the Legumes & Nuts category. Legumes and nuts are typically high in both phosphorus and potassium, so they need care. Plant phosphorus absorbs at a lower rate (30-50%), so the real load is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Practical tips

A common practice is: Cook legumes and discard the water to lower some minerals; keep nuts to a small handful. If you are managing mineral intake: Cook legumes and discard the water to lower some minerals; keep nuts to a small handful.

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more phosphorus, almond or chickpeas?

Almond has 400 mg of Phosphorus per 100 g, compared with 168 mg in Chickpeas. Both numbers are measured against the same daily limit.

Is almond or chickpeas better for kidney disease?

Under the daily limits used on this site, Almond falls in the Higher risk tier and Chickpeas in the Moderate tier. Lower tiers mean a smaller share of the daily allowance per 100 g.

What is the difference between almond and chickpeas for a CKD diet?

For a CKD diet, the key gap is Phosphorus — 17% of the limit for Chickpeas and 40% for Almond. Check each food page for phosphorus, sodium and potassium together.