Bell Pepper vs Lentils: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Q: Which has more sodium, bell pepper or lentils?

Per 100 g, bell pepper contains 1369 mg and lentils contains 11 mg of sodium.

Q: Is bell pepper or lentils better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, bell pepper is rated higher risk and lentils is rated moderate. 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 sodium: lentils sits at <1% of the daily limit versus 68% for bell pepper. See each food page for the full mineral profile.

Side by side, Bell Pepper (Higher risk) and Lentils (Moderate) differ most in Sodium: Bell Pepper has 1369 mg, Lentils has 11 mg. The biggest gap is Sodium — Lentils sits at <1% of the daily limit versus 68% for Bell Pepper.

Bell Pepper
Higher risk Lentils
Moderate

Phosphorus

20 mg

173 mg

17%

Sodium

1369 mg

68%

11 mg

<1%

Potassium

146 mg

322 mg

16%

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more sodium, bell pepper or lentils?

Per 100 g, bell pepper contains 1369 mg and lentils contains 11 mg of sodium.

Is bell pepper or lentils better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, bell pepper is rated higher risk and lentils is rated moderate. 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 sodium: lentils sits at <1% of the daily limit versus 68% for bell pepper. See each food page for the full mineral profile.