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Potato vs Green Beans: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Side by side, Potato (Moderate) and Green Beans (Kidney-friendly) differ most in Potassium: Potato has 328 mg, Green Beans has 211 mg. The biggest gap is Potassium — Green Beans sits at 11% of the daily limit versus 16% for Potato.

Potato
Moderate Green Beans
Kidney-friendly
Phosphorus
40 mg
4%
38 mg
4%
Sodium
5 mg
<1%
6 mg
<1%
Potassium
328 mg
16%
211 mg
11%

About Potato

Potato (Vegetables). 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. This is the same lens used for similar items.

About Green Beans

Green Beans belongs to the Vegetables category. 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

How to eat it more safely: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables. Practical tip: 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 potassium, potato or green beans?

Potato has 328 mg of Potassium per 100 g, compared with 211 mg in Green Beans. Both numbers are measured against the same daily limit.

Is potato or green beans better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Potato is rated Moderate and Green Beans is rated Kidney-friendly. Ratings reflect mineral load per 100 g only; individual advice should come from your healthcare team.

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

The largest difference is Potassium: Green Beans sits at 11% of the daily limit versus 16% for Potato. Portion size changes both numbers, so compare per 100 g values on the food pages.