Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyBroadbeans is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Sodium is highest (14%), all below 15% of limits.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus73 mg7%
Low
Sodium277 mg14%
Low
Potassium193 mg10%
Low
About this food
Broadbeans 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
Sodium at 14% stands out. For patients with high blood pressure or swelling, foods like this need extra caution.
Other nutrients
Protein4.8 gNot part of rating
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
If you are managing mineral intake: 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, Broadbeans is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (14%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.
Why is Broadbeans rated Kidney-friendly?
Simply put: among Broadbeans's three minerals, Sodium is highest (277 mg, 14%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.
How much Sodium is in Broadbeans?
Broadbeans's Sodium content is 277 mg per 100 g - 14% of the daily limit of 2,000 mg.
Is Broadbeans safe on a low-potassium diet?
If you are on a potassium-restricted diet, Broadbeans falls below 300 mg per 100 g - Potassium comes in at 193 mg. Always verify against your own daily limit.
How does Broadbeans compare to other vegetables foods?
How does Broadbeans compare within Vegetables? Its Sodium (277 mg per 100 g) is more than the category average. The rating below is calculated from this food's own data.