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Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
ModerateOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Chickpeas (garbanzo beans's Moderate rating is led by Phosphorus (17%), placing it in the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus168 mg17%
Moderate
Sodium243 mg12%
Low
Potassium291 mg15%
Low

About this food

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans (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 is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans's phosphorus (17%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

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

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 Chickpeas (garbanzo beans safe for kidney disease?

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans is rated Moderate: Phosphorus is 17% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Chickpeas (garbanzo beans rated Moderate?

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans's Phosphorus content (168 mg) equals 17% of the limit, sitting in the 15-25% band - that is why it rates Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Chickpeas (garbanzo beans?

On a per-100 g basis, Chickpeas (garbanzo beans contains Phosphorus 168 mg, or 17% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

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

For a potassium-watching diet, Chickpeas (garbanzo beans falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 291 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

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

Measured against other Legumes & Nuts foods, Chickpeas (garbanzo beans is less in Phosphorus (168 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.