Green Beans vs Peanut: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Q: Which has more phosphorus, green beans or peanut?

Per 100 g, green beans contains 104 mg and peanut contains 376 mg of phosphorus.

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

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, green beans is rated kidney-friendly and peanut 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 phosphorus: green beans sits at 10% of the daily limit versus 38% for peanut. See each food page for the full mineral profile.

Side by side, Green Beans (Kidney-friendly) and Peanut (Higher risk) differ most in Phosphorus: Green Beans has 104 mg, Peanut has 376 mg. Green Beans carries the lighter mineral load overall, driven mainly by Phosphorus (10% vs 38% of the limit).

Green Beans
Kidney-friendly Peanut
Higher risk

Phosphorus

104 mg

10%

376 mg

38%

Sodium

1 mg

<1%

18 mg

<1%

Potassium

296 mg

15%

705 mg

35%

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more phosphorus, green beans or peanut?

Per 100 g, green beans contains 104 mg and peanut contains 376 mg of phosphorus.

Is green beans or peanut better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, green beans is rated kidney-friendly and peanut 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 phosphorus: green beans sits at 10% of the daily limit versus 38% for peanut. See each food page for the full mineral profile.