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Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, canned, sweetened

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Beans falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Sodium (11%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus74 mg7%
Low
Sodium218 mg11%
Low
Potassium119 mg6%
Low

About this food

About Beans: 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. As a Legumes & Nuts item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Beans's sodium is 11% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein3.8 gNot part of rating
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

A handy approach - 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?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Beans is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Sodium at 11% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Beans rated Kidney-friendly?

Beans is rated Kidney-friendly because Sodium is 11% of its limit (218 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.

How much Sodium is in Beans?

Data: 100 g of Beans has Sodium 218 mg (11% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Beans falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 119 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Beans compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Next to other Legumes & Nuts options, Beans carries less Sodium at 218 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.