Beans, kidney, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Beans's Kidney-friendly rating is driven by Sodium (12%) - none of the three minerals exceeds 15%.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus38 mg4%
Low
Sodium243 mg12%
Low
Potassium194 mg10%
Low
About this food
Beans (Vegetables). Vegetables are a key source of fiber and vitamins and are beneficial in CKD. Some are high in potassium, but slicing, boiling and discarding the water can remove about 30-50% of the potassium - a practical step. This is the same lens used for similar items.
Nutrient insight
Sodium at 12% stands out. For patients with high blood pressure or swelling, foods like this need extra caution.
If you are managing mineral intake: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.
Beans scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (12% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.
Why is Beans rated Kidney-friendly?
The reason: Sodium (243 mg, 12%) is the most prominent of Beans's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.
How much Sodium is in Beans?
Beans's Sodium content is 243 mg per 100 g - 12% of the daily limit of 2,000 mg.
Is Beans safe on a low-potassium diet?
If you are on a potassium-restricted diet, Beans falls below 300 mg per 100 g - Potassium comes in at 194 mg. Always verify against your own daily limit.
How does Beans compare to other vegetables foods?
How does Beans compare within Vegetables? Its Sodium (243 mg per 100 g) is more than the category average. The rating below is calculated from this food's own data.