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Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
ModerateFrom a daily-limit view, Chickpeas (garbanzo beans lands in the Moderate band: Phosphorus is the highest at 17%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus168 mg17%
Moderate
Sodium7 mg<1%
Low
Potassium291 mg15%
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

On the phosphorus angle (17%), Chickpeas (garbanzo beans belongs in the watch category. Pairing it with low-phosphorus sides like white rice or egg whites balances the meal.

Other nutrients

Protein8.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber7.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4.8 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

A common practice is: 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Chickpeas (garbanzo beans is Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (17%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Chickpeas (garbanzo beans rated Moderate?

Simply put: among Chickpeas (garbanzo beans's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (168 mg, 17%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Chickpeas (garbanzo beans?

Per 100 g, Chickpeas (garbanzo beans provides Phosphorus 168 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 1,000 mg (17%).

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

On a low-potassium plan, Chickpeas (garbanzo beans falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 291 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

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

Within Legumes & Nuts, Chickpeas (garbanzo beans ranks less on Phosphorus (168 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.