Chickpeas vs Tofu: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Looking at the three rated minerals, Chickpeas lands in the Higher risk tier and Tofu in the Kidney-friendly tier. The biggest gap is Potassium — Tofu sits at 2% of the daily limit versus 36% for Chickpeas.

Chickpeas
Higher risk Tofu
Kidney-friendly

Phosphorus

252 mg

25%

38 mg

Sodium

24 mg

35 mg

Potassium

718 mg

36%

47 mg

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more potassium, chickpeas or tofu?

Per 100 g, chickpeas contains 718 mg and tofu contains 47 mg of potassium.

Is chickpeas or tofu better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, chickpeas is rated higher risk and tofu 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: tofu sits at 2% of the daily limit versus 36% for chickpeas. See each food page for the full mineral profile.