Black Beans vs Chickpeas: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Q: Which has more potassium, black beans or chickpeas?

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

Q: Is black beans or chickpeas better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, black 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: black beans sits at 15% of the daily limit versus 36% for chickpeas. See each food page for the full mineral profile.

Side by side, Black Beans (Kidney-friendly) and Chickpeas (Higher risk) differ most in Potassium: Black Beans has 296 mg, Chickpeas has 718 mg. The biggest gap is Potassium — Black Beans sits at 15% of the daily limit versus 36% for Chickpeas.

Black 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, black beans or chickpeas?

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

Is black beans or chickpeas better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, black 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: black beans sits at 15% of the daily limit versus 36% for chickpeas. See each food page for the full mineral profile.