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Beans, snap, green, frozen, all styles, microwaved

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Beans falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Potassium (12%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus42 mg4%
Low
Sodium3 mg<1%
Low
Potassium237 mg12%
Low

About this food

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

Nutrient insight

The most striking number here is potassium (12%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Beans.

Other nutrients

Protein2 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.6 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 handy approach - 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Beans is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (12%). 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 (237 mg, 12%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Beans?

Data: 100 g of Beans has Potassium 237 mg (12% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Beans falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 237 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Beans compare to other vegetables foods?

Next to other Vegetables options, Beans carries less Potassium at 237 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.