Beans, snap, yellow, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyBeans is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest (6%), all below 15% of limits.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus31 mg3%
Low
Sodium9 mg<1%
Low
Potassium126 mg6%
Low
About this food
Beans sits in the Vegetables group. 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 is the highest of the three at 6%. With reduced kidney function, blood potassium can rise, so spread high-potassium foods across the day rather than in one large serving.
Other nutrients
Protein1.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
How to eat it more safely: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.
On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Beans is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (6%). 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 (126 mg, 6%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.
How much Potassium is in Beans?
In every 100 g of Beans, Potassium is about 126 mg - roughly 6% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).
Is Beans safe on a low-potassium diet?
For people watching potassium, Beans falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 126 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.
How does Beans compare to other vegetables foods?
Against the Vegetables average, Beans shows less Potassium (126 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.