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Beans, baked, canned, with pork and tomato sauce

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
ModerateUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Beans falls in the Moderate tier, mainly driven by Sodium (22%). Enjoy in moderation.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus116 mg12%
Low
Sodium437 mg22%
Moderate
Potassium295 mg15%
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 the top contributor (22% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein5.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)5.7 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

Practical tip: 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?

Beans is rated Moderate: Sodium is 22% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Beans rated Moderate?

Beans's Sodium content (437 mg) equals 22% of the limit, sitting in the 15-25% band - that is why it rates Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Beans?

Per 100 g, Beans contains Sodium 437 mg, which is 22% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Beans falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 295 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Beans compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Compared with the typical Legumes & Nuts food, Beans has more Sodium - 437 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.