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Green Beans vs Peas: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Side by side, Green Beans (Kidney-friendly) and Peas (Kidney-friendly) differ most in Phosphorus: Green Beans has 38 mg, Peas has 108 mg. The practical difference comes down to Phosphorus — Green Beans uses 4% of the daily allowance, while Peas takes 11%.

Green Beans
Kidney-friendly
Peas
Kidney-friendly
Phosphorus
38 mg
4%
108 mg
11%
Sodium
6 mg
<1%
5 mg
<1%
Potassium
211 mg
11%
244 mg
12%

About Green Beans

How to think about Vegetables: Green Beans is worth a closer look - Vegetables are a key source of fiber and vitamins and are beneficial in CKD. Some are high in potassium, but slicing, boiling and discarding the water can remove about 30-50% of the potassium - a practical step.

About Peas

How to think about Vegetables: Peas is worth a closer look - Vegetables are a key source of fiber and vitamins and are beneficial in CKD. Some are high in potassium, but slicing, boiling and discarding the water can remove about 30-50% of the potassium - a practical step.

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables. A handy approach - Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more phosphorus, green beans or peas?

Green Beans has 38 mg of Phosphorus per 100 g, compared with 108 mg in Peas. Both numbers are measured against the same daily limit.

Is green beans or peas better for kidney disease?

The ratings are Kidney-friendly for Green Beans and Kidney-friendly for Peas at stage 3-4 limits. Neither rating is a personal recommendation — it is a data comparison.

What is the difference between green beans and peas for a CKD diet?

Mineral-wise, Green Beans and Peas differ most on Phosphorus (4% vs 11% of the daily limit). The full tables are on the two food pages.