Beans, pinto, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyBeans receives a Kidney-friendly rating. Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Sodium is highest at 14%, yet stays under the 15% line.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus30 mg3%
Low
Sodium287 mg14%
Low
Potassium98 mg5%
Low
About this food
In a CKD diet, Vegetables deserve attention: Beans - 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.
Nutrient insight
Sodium at 14% stands out. For patients with high blood pressure or swelling, foods like this need extra caution.
If you are managing mineral intake: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.
On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Beans is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (14%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.
Why is Beans rated Kidney-friendly?
Simply put: among Beans's three minerals, Sodium is highest (287 mg, 14%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.
How much Sodium is in Beans?
Beans's Sodium content is 287 mg per 100 g - 14% of the daily limit of 2,000 mg.
Is Beans safe on a low-potassium diet?
If you are on a potassium-restricted diet, Beans falls below 300 mg per 100 g - Potassium comes in at 98 mg. Always verify against your own daily limit.
How does Beans compare to other vegetables foods?
How does Beans compare within Vegetables? Its Sodium (287 mg per 100 g) is more than the category average. The rating below is calculated from this food's own data.