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Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, canned, drained solids

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Chickpeas (garbanzo beans lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Sodium is highest at 12%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus85 mg8%
Low
Sodium246 mg12%
Low
Potassium126 mg6%
Low

About this food

For Legumes & Nuts, Chickpeas (garbanzo 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

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans's sodium is the top contributor (12% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein7 gNot part of rating
Fiber6.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine23.9 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Practical tip: Cook legumes and discard the water to lower some minerals; keep nuts to a small handful.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chickpeas (garbanzo beans safe for kidney disease?

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (12% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Chickpeas (garbanzo beans rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Sodium (246 mg, 12%) is the most prominent of Chickpeas (garbanzo beans's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Chickpeas (garbanzo beans?

Per 100 g, Chickpeas (garbanzo beans contains Sodium 246 mg, which is 12% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Chickpeas (garbanzo beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Chickpeas (garbanzo beans falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 126 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Chickpeas (garbanzo beans compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Compared with the typical Legumes & Nuts food, Chickpeas (garbanzo beans has less Sodium - 246 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.