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Beans, snap, green, canned, regular pack, drained solids

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyBeans scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Sodium leads at 13% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus22 mg2%
Low
Sodium268 mg13%
Low
Potassium96 mg5%
Low

About this food

How to think about Vegetables: Beans is worth a closer look - 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

Beans's sodium is the top contributor (13% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein1.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.4 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: 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 - Sodium (13%) 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 Sodium is 268 mg, 13% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Sodium is in Beans?

Per 100 g, Beans contains Sodium 268 mg, which is 13% 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 falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 96 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Beans compare to other vegetables foods?

Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Beans has more Sodium - 268 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.