Green Beans vs Almond: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

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

Per 100 g, green beans contains 296 mg and almond contains 551 mg of potassium.

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

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, green beans is rated kidney-friendly and almond is rated limit. 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 15% of the daily limit versus 28% for almond. See each food page for the full mineral profile.

Looking at the three rated minerals, Green Beans lands in the Kidney-friendly tier and Almond in the Limit tier. If you are choosing between them, Green Beans leaves more room in the daily allowance — the Potassium gap is 15% versus 28%.

Green Beans
Kidney-friendly Almond
Limit

Phosphorus

104 mg

10%

209 mg

21%

Sodium

1 mg

<1%

37 mg

Potassium

296 mg

15%

551 mg

28%

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more potassium, green beans or almond?

Per 100 g, green beans contains 296 mg and almond contains 551 mg of potassium.

Is green beans or almond better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, green beans is rated kidney-friendly and almond is rated limit. 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 15% of the daily limit versus 28% for almond. See each food page for the full mineral profile.