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Beans, mung, mature seeds, sprouted, canned, drained solids

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Beans is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Phosphorus, reaches only 3% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus32 mg3%
Low
Sodium42 mg2%
Low
Potassium27 mg1%
Low

About this food

Beans is a common member of 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 helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Beans's phosphorus (3%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein1.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.7 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: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beans safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Beans is Kidney-friendly - Phosphorus (3%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Beans rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Beans's Phosphorus is 32 mg, 3% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Phosphorus is in Beans?

On a per-100 g basis, Beans contains Phosphorus 32 mg, or 3% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Beans falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 27 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Beans compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Beans is less in Phosphorus (32 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.