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Beans, kidney, royal red, mature seeds, cooked, boiled with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
ModerateMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Beans is Moderate: the highest item, Potassium, sits at 19% of its limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus142 mg14%
Low
Sodium241 mg12%
Low
Potassium378 mg19%
Moderate

About this food

Beans is a common member of Legumes & Nuts. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (19%), how much Beans fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein9.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber9.3 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

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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Beans is Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (19%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Beans rated Moderate?

Simply put: among Beans's three minerals, Potassium is highest (378 mg, 19%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.

How much Potassium is in Beans?

On a per-100 g basis, Beans contains Potassium 378 mg, or 19% 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 378 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 (378 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.