Peas vs Butter: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Q: Which has more sodium, peas or butter?

Per 100 g, peas contains 4 mg and butter contains 240 mg of sodium.

Q: Is peas or butter better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, peas is rated kidney-friendly and butter is rated moderate. 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 sodium: peas sits at <1% of the daily limit versus 12% for butter. See each food page for the full mineral profile.

Side by side, Peas (Kidney-friendly) and Butter (Moderate) differ most in Sodium: Peas has 4 mg, Butter has 240 mg. If you are choosing between them, Peas leaves more room in the daily allowance — the Sodium gap is <1% versus 12%.

Peas
Kidney-friendly Butter
Moderate

Phosphorus

53 mg

7 mg

<1%

Sodium

4 mg

<1%

240 mg

12%

Potassium

200 mg

10%

354 mg

18%

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more sodium, peas or butter?

Per 100 g, peas contains 4 mg and butter contains 240 mg of sodium.

Is peas or butter better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, peas is rated kidney-friendly and butter is rated moderate. 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 sodium: peas sits at <1% of the daily limit versus 12% for butter. See each food page for the full mineral profile.