Beans, snap, yellow, frozen, all styles, unprepared
Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Beans lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Potassium is highest at 9%, still comfortably low.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus32 mg3%
Low
Sodium3 mg<1%
Low
Potassium186 mg9%
Low
About this food
For Vegetables, Beans is a typical example. 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 9% is the main consideration. Concentrated forms such as juice and dried fruit absorb faster; whole foods are gentler.
Other nutrients
Protein1.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Beans scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (9% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.
Why is Beans rated Kidney-friendly?
The reason: Potassium (186 mg, 9%) 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 186 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (9%).
Is Beans safe on a low-potassium diet?
On a low-potassium plan, Beans falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 186 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 (186 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.