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Beans, snap, yellow, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Beans falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Sodium (13%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus19 mg2%
Low
Sodium259 mg13%
Low
Potassium98 mg5%
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

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

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

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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Beans falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Sodium (13%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Beans rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Sodium: 259 mg, 13% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Beans is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Beans?

Per 100 g, Beans contains Sodium 259 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 98 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 - 259 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.