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Beans, pinto, mature seeds, canned, solids and liquids, low sodium

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Kidney-friendlyBeans is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest (14%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus92 mg9%
Low
Sodium146 mg7%
Low
Potassium276 mg14%
Low

About this food

Beans sits in the Legumes & Nuts group. 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 (14%), how much Beans fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein4.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber4.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Beans is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (14%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Beans rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Beans's three minerals, Potassium is highest (276 mg, 14%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Beans?

On a per-100 g basis, Beans contains Potassium 276 mg, or 14% of the 2,000 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 276 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 (276 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.