Green Beans vs Peanut Butter: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Q: Which has more potassium, green beans or peanut butter?

Per 100 g, green beans contains 296 mg and peanut butter contains 747 mg of potassium.

Q: Is green beans or peanut butter better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, green beans is rated kidney-friendly and peanut butter 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: green beans sits at 15% of the daily limit versus 37% for peanut butter. See each food page for the full mineral profile.

For a kidney-friendly diet the question is mineral load: Green Beans is Kidney-friendly, Peanut Butter is Higher risk. Green Beans carries the lighter mineral load overall, driven mainly by Potassium (15% vs 37% of the limit).

Green Beans
Kidney-friendly Peanut Butter
Higher risk

Phosphorus

104 mg

10%

317 mg

32%

Sodium

1 mg

<1%

203 mg

10%

Potassium

296 mg

15%

747 mg

37%

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more potassium, green beans or peanut butter?

Per 100 g, green beans contains 296 mg and peanut butter contains 747 mg of potassium.

Is green beans or peanut butter better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, green beans is rated kidney-friendly and peanut butter 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: green beans sits at 15% of the daily limit versus 37% for peanut butter. See each food page for the full mineral profile.