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Beans, baked, canned, with beef

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
ModerateBeans is rated Moderate. Of the three minerals, Sodium is highest at 24% of its limit - a moderate caution level.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus81 mg8%
Low
Sodium475 mg24%
Moderate
Potassium320 mg16%
Moderate

About this food

Beans sits in the Legumes & Nuts group. 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.

Nutrient insight

Beans's sodium (24%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein6.4 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

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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Beans falls in the Moderate tier, with Sodium (24%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Beans rated Moderate?

The deciding factor is Sodium: 475 mg, 24% of the limit, in the 15-25% band - so Beans is rated Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Beans?

On a per-100 g basis, Beans contains Sodium 475 mg, or 24% 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 320 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 more in Sodium (475 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.