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Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
ModerateBeans receives a Moderate rating. Potassium leads the three minerals at 20% of its daily limit, so portion size matters.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus142 mg14%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium403 mg20%
Moderate

About this food

In a CKD diet, Legumes & Nuts deserve attention: 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.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (20%), how much Beans fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein8.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber7.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.3 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

Worth remembering: 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?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Beans is rated Moderate - Potassium is the highest contributor at 20% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Beans rated Moderate?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Beans's Potassium is highest (403 mg, 20% of daily limit), falling in the 15-25% band - hence the Moderate rating.

How much Potassium is in Beans?

On a per-100 g basis, Beans contains Potassium 403 mg, or 20% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Beans exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 403 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Beans compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Measured against other Legumes & Nuts foods, Beans is less in Potassium (403 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.