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Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
ModerateFrom a daily-limit view, Beans lands in the Moderate band: Potassium is the highest at 19%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus135 mg14%
Low
Sodium237 mg12%
Low
Potassium387 mg19%
Moderate

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

The most striking number here is potassium (19%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Beans.

Other nutrients

Protein9.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber8.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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?

Beans is rated Moderate: Potassium is 19% 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 Potassium content (387 mg) equals 19% of the limit, sitting in the 15-25% band - that is why it rates Moderate.

How much Potassium is in Beans?

Data: 100 g of Beans has Potassium 387 mg (19% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Beans exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 387 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 387 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.