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Beans, yellow, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
ModerateMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Beans is Moderate: the highest item, Phosphorus, sits at 18% of its limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus183 mg18%
Moderate
Sodium241 mg12%
Low
Potassium325 mg16%
Moderate

About this food

Beans is a common member of Legumes & Nuts. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Beans's phosphorus (18%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein9.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber10.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.3 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

Worth remembering: 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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Beans is Moderate - Phosphorus (18%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Beans rated Moderate?

Rating basis: Beans's Phosphorus is 183 mg, 18% of the daily limit, judged as Moderate per the 15-25% tier.

How much Phosphorus is in Beans?

On a per-100 g basis, Beans contains Phosphorus 183 mg, or 18% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Beans exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 325 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Beans compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Measured against other Legumes & Nuts foods, Beans is less in Phosphorus (183 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.