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Beans, baked, canned, with franks

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
ModerateFrom a daily-limit view, Beans lands in the Moderate band: Sodium is the highest at 22%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus104 mg10%
Low
Sodium430 mg22%
Moderate
Potassium235 mg12%
Low

About this food

For Legumes & Nuts, Beans is a typical example. 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 is 22% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein6.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber6.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)6.5 gNatural sugar
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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Beans is Moderate - Sodium (22%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Beans rated Moderate?

Rating basis: Beans's Sodium is 430 mg, 22% of the daily limit, judged as Moderate per the 15-25% tier.

How much Sodium is in Beans?

Data: 100 g of Beans has Sodium 430 mg (22% 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 235 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 more Sodium at 430 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.