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Beans, adzuki, mature seed, cooked, boiled, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
LimitMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Beans is Limit: Potassium hits 27% of its limit, close to the warning band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus168 mg17%
Moderate
Sodium244 mg12%
Low
Potassium532 mg27%
High

About this food

Beans is a common member of 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 helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (27%), how much Beans fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein7.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber7.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine48.5 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate11 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Cook legumes and discard the water to lower some minerals; keep nuts to a small handful.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beans safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Beans is Limit, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (27%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Beans rated Limit?

Simply put: among Beans's three minerals, Potassium is highest (532 mg, 27%), and by the tier rule (25-30%) the result is Limit.

How much Potassium is in Beans?

On a per-100 g basis, Beans contains Potassium 532 mg, or 27% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Beans exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 532 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Beans compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Measured against other Legumes & Nuts foods, Beans is less in Potassium (532 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.