Search Foods
Home › Food Database › Beans

Beans, chili, barbecue, ranch style, cooked

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Higher riskUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Beans falls in the Higher risk tier - Sodium (36%) is the main risk source.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus154 mg15%
Moderate
Sodium725 mg36%
High
Potassium450 mg22%
Moderate

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 36% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein5 gNot part of rating
Fiber4.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)5.2 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.

Related foods

vermicelliKidney-friendlynoodlesKidney-friendlypectinKidney-friendlyoilKidney-friendly

Related guides

Legumes & NutsHigher risk foodsLow potassium foodsLow phosphorus foods

Frequently asked questions

Is Beans safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Beans is Higher risk. Main consideration: Sodium at 36% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Beans rated Higher risk?

Beans is rated Higher risk because Sodium is 36% of its limit (725 mg) - the only mineral reaching the >30% range.

How much Sodium is in Beans?

Data: 100 g of Beans has Sodium 725 mg (36% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Beans exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 450 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 725 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.