Peanut vs Tofu: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Q: Which has more potassium, peanut or tofu?

For Potassium, the per-100 g values are 634 mg in Peanut and 148 mg in Tofu — the rest of the mineral profile is on each food page.

Q: Is peanut or tofu better for kidney disease?

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

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

For a CKD diet, the key gap is Potassium — 7% of the limit for Tofu and 32% for Peanut. Check each food page for phosphorus, sodium and potassium together.

For a kidney-friendly diet the question is mineral load: Peanut is Higher risk, Tofu is Kidney-friendly. The biggest gap is Potassium — Tofu sits at 7% of the daily limit versus 32% for Peanut.

Peanut
Higher risk Tofu
Kidney-friendly

Phosphorus

363 mg

36%

121 mg

12%

Sodium

6 mg

<1%

12 mg

<1%

Potassium

634 mg

32%

148 mg

About Peanut

Peanut (Legumes & Nuts). 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. This is the same lens used for similar items.

About Tofu

Tofu 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.

Practical tips

A handy approach - Cook legumes and discard the water to lower some minerals; keep nuts to a small handful. How to eat it more safely: 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 potassium, peanut or tofu?

For Potassium, the per-100 g values are 634 mg in Peanut and 148 mg in Tofu — the rest of the mineral profile is on each food page.

Is peanut or tofu better for kidney disease?

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

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

For a CKD diet, the key gap is Potassium — 7% of the limit for Tofu and 32% for Peanut. Check each food page for phosphorus, sodium and potassium together.