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Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Kidney-friendlyBroadbeans (fava beans) is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest (13%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus125 mg12%
Low
Sodium5 mg<1%
Low
Potassium268 mg13%
Low

About this food

Broadbeans (fava beans) sits in the Legumes & Nuts group. 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

From the potassium angle (13%), how much Broadbeans (fava beans) fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein7.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber5.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.8 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
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 Broadbeans (fava beans) safe for kidney disease?

Broadbeans (fava beans) scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (13% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Broadbeans (fava beans) rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (268 mg, 13%) is the most prominent of Broadbeans (fava beans)'s three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Broadbeans (fava beans)?

On a per-100 g basis, Broadbeans (fava beans) contains Potassium 268 mg, or 13% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Broadbeans (fava beans) safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Broadbeans (fava beans) falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 268 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Broadbeans (fava beans) compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Measured against other Legumes & Nuts foods, Broadbeans (fava beans) is less in Potassium (268 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.