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Beans, white, mature seeds, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Beans lands in the Higher risk band: Potassium is 90% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus301 mg30%
High
Sodium16 mg<1%
Low
Potassium1795 mg90%
High

About this food

For Legumes & Nuts, Beans is a typical example. Legumes and nuts are typically high in both phosphorus and potassium, so they need care. Plant phosphorus absorbs at a lower rate (30-50%), so the real load is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Nutrient insight

The most striking number here is potassium (90%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Beans.

Other nutrients

Protein23.4 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber15.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.1 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 - Cook legumes and discard the water to lower some minerals; keep nuts to a small handful.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beans safe for kidney disease?

Beans is rated Higher risk: Potassium is 90% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Beans rated Higher risk?

Beans's Potassium content (1795 mg) equals 90% of the limit, sitting in the >30% band - that is why it rates Higher risk.

How much Potassium is in Beans?

Data: 100 g of Beans has Potassium 1795 mg (90% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Beans exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 1795 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Beans compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Next to other Legumes & Nuts options, Beans carries more Potassium at 1795 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.