Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt
Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
ModerateBeans's standout mineral is Potassium (22% of limit), giving it a Moderate rating - fine to eat with attention to portions.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus152 mg15%
Moderate
Sodium3 mg<1%
Low
Potassium433 mg22%
Moderate
About this food
How to think about Legumes & Nuts: Beans is worth a closer look - 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
The most striking number here is potassium (22%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Beans.
Other nutrients
Protein8.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber8.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
From a daily-limit standpoint, Beans is Moderate - Potassium (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 Potassium is 433 mg, 22% of the daily limit, judged as Moderate per the 15-25% tier.
How much Potassium is in Beans?
Data: 100 g of Beans has Potassium 433 mg (22% of the 2,000 mg limit).
Is Beans safe on a low-potassium diet?
Low-potassium question: Beans exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 433 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 Potassium at 433 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.