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Beans, great northern, mature seeds, canned

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
ModerateFrom a daily-limit view, Beans lands in the Moderate band: Sodium is the highest at 18%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus136 mg14%
Low
Sodium370 mg18%
Moderate
Potassium351 mg18%
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

Beans's sodium is the top contributor (18% 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

Protein7.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber4.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.4 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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Beans is Moderate - Sodium (18%) 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 370 mg, 18% of the daily limit, judged as Moderate per the 15-25% tier.

How much Sodium is in Beans?

Per 100 g, Beans contains Sodium 370 mg, which is 18% 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 exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 351 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 - 370 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.