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Beans, snap, yellow, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyBeans scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 5% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus19 mg2%
Low
Sodium14 mg<1%
Low
Potassium98 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

Potassium at 5% is the main consideration. Concentrated forms such as juice and dried fruit absorb faster; whole foods are gentler.

Other nutrients

Protein0.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.6 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?

Beans scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (5% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Beans rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (98 mg, 5%) is the most prominent of Beans's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Beans?

Per 100 g, Beans provides Potassium 98 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (5%).

Is Beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Beans falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 98 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 less on Potassium (98 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.