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Beans, pink, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
LimitUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Beans falls in the Limit tier - Potassium (25%) is the main driver.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus165 mg16%
Moderate
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium508 mg25%
High

About this food

About 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. As a Legumes & Nuts item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Beans's potassium is the top contributor (25% of its limit), so its potassium density deserves attention. In CKD stage 3-4 the kidneys clear potassium less well - control portions, and peeling, slicing or boiling can help.

Other nutrients

Protein9.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber5.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.4 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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Beans falls in the Limit tier, with Potassium (25%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Beans rated Limit?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 508 mg, 25% of the limit, in the 25-30% band - so Beans is rated Limit.

How much Potassium is in Beans?

Per 100 g, Beans contains Potassium 508 mg, which is 25% 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 508 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 less Potassium - 508 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.