Peanut vs Lentils: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Q: Which has more phosphorus, peanut or lentils?

By weight, Peanut provides 363 mg of Phosphorus per 100 g; Lentils provides 180 mg. That is the main mineral gap between them.

Q: Is peanut or lentils better for kidney disease?

Under the daily limits used on this site, Peanut falls in the Higher risk tier and Lentils in the Moderate tier. Lower tiers mean a smaller share of the daily allowance per 100 g.

Q: What is the difference between peanut and lentils for a CKD diet?

For a CKD diet, the key gap is Phosphorus — 18% of the limit for Lentils and 36% for Peanut. Check each food page for phosphorus, sodium and potassium together.

Looking at the three rated minerals, Peanut lands in the Higher risk tier and Lentils in the Moderate tier. If you are choosing between them, Lentils leaves more room in the daily allowance — the Phosphorus gap is 18% versus 36%.

Peanut
Higher risk Lentils
Moderate

Phosphorus

363 mg

36%

180 mg

18%

Sodium

6 mg

<1%

2 mg

<1%

Potassium

634 mg

32%

369 mg

18%

About Peanut

Peanut belongs to the Legumes & Nuts category. Legumes and nuts are typically high in both phosphorus and potassium, so they need care. Plant phosphorus absorbs at a lower rate (30-50%), so the real load is smaller than the numbers suggest.

About Lentils

How to think about Legumes & Nuts: Lentils is worth a closer look - Legumes and nuts are typically high in both phosphorus and potassium, so they need care. Plant phosphorus absorbs at a lower rate (30-50%), so the real load is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Practical tips

If you are managing mineral intake: Cook legumes and discard the water to lower some minerals; keep nuts to a small handful. If you are managing mineral intake: Cook legumes and discard the water to lower some minerals; keep nuts to a small handful.

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more phosphorus, peanut or lentils?

By weight, Peanut provides 363 mg of Phosphorus per 100 g; Lentils provides 180 mg. That is the main mineral gap between them.

Is peanut or lentils better for kidney disease?

Under the daily limits used on this site, Peanut falls in the Higher risk tier and Lentils in the Moderate tier. Lower tiers mean a smaller share of the daily allowance per 100 g.

What is the difference between peanut and lentils for a CKD diet?

For a CKD diet, the key gap is Phosphorus — 18% of the limit for Lentils and 36% for Peanut. Check each food page for phosphorus, sodium and potassium together.