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Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyBeans scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Sodium leads at 12% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus29 mg3%
Low
Sodium239 mg12%
Low
Potassium146 mg7%
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

From the sodium angle (12%), Beans must fit inside your daily sodium budget.

Other nutrients

Protein1.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.6 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

A common practice is: 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?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Beans is rated Kidney-friendly - Sodium is the highest contributor at 12% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Beans rated Kidney-friendly?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Beans's Sodium is highest (239 mg, 12% of daily limit), falling in the <15% band - hence the Kidney-friendly rating.

How much Sodium is in Beans?

Per 100 g, Beans provides Sodium 239 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (12%).

Is Beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Beans falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 146 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

How does Beans compare to other vegetables foods?

Within Vegetables, Beans ranks more on Sodium (239 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.