Beans vs Chickpeas: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Q: Which has more potassium, beans or chickpeas?

Per 100 g, beans contains 296 mg and chickpeas contains 718 mg of potassium.

Q: Is beans or chickpeas better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, beans is rated kidney-friendly and chickpeas is rated higher risk. Ratings reflect mineral load per 100 g only — individual advice should come from your healthcare team.

Q: What is the main difference for a CKD diet?

The largest difference is potassium: beans sits at 15% of the daily limit versus 36% for chickpeas. See each food page for the full mineral profile.

For a kidney-friendly diet the question is mineral load: Beans is Kidney-friendly, Chickpeas is Higher risk. If you are choosing between them, Beans leaves more room in the daily allowance — the Potassium gap is 15% versus 36%.

Beans
Kidney-friendly Chickpeas
Higher risk

Phosphorus

104 mg

10%

252 mg

25%

Sodium

1 mg

<1%

24 mg

Potassium

296 mg

15%

718 mg

36%

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more potassium, beans or chickpeas?

Per 100 g, beans contains 296 mg and chickpeas contains 718 mg of potassium.

Is beans or chickpeas better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, beans is rated kidney-friendly and chickpeas is rated higher risk. Ratings reflect mineral load per 100 g only — individual advice should come from your healthcare team.

What is the main difference for a CKD diet?

The largest difference is potassium: beans sits at 15% of the daily limit versus 36% for chickpeas. See each food page for the full mineral profile.