Broccoli vs Green Beans: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Q: Which has more potassium, broccoli or green beans?

Per 100 g, broccoli contains 316 mg and green beans contains 211 mg of potassium.

Q: Is broccoli or green beans better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, broccoli is rated moderate and green beans is rated kidney-friendly. 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: green beans sits at 11% of the daily limit versus 16% for broccoli. See each food page for the full mineral profile.

Side by side, Broccoli (Moderate) and Green Beans (Kidney-friendly) differ most in Potassium: Broccoli has 316 mg, Green Beans has 211 mg. If you are choosing between them, Green Beans leaves more room in the daily allowance — the Potassium gap is 11% versus 16%.

Broccoli
Moderate Green Beans
Kidney-friendly

Phosphorus

66 mg

38 mg

Sodium

33 mg

6 mg

<1%

Potassium

316 mg

16%

211 mg

11%

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more potassium, broccoli or green beans?

Per 100 g, broccoli contains 316 mg and green beans contains 211 mg of potassium.

Is broccoli or green beans better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, broccoli is rated moderate and green beans is rated kidney-friendly. 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: green beans sits at 11% of the daily limit versus 16% for broccoli. See each food page for the full mineral profile.