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Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Higher riskBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Chickpeas (garbanzo beans is rated Higher risk - Potassium exceeds 36% of its limit, past the 30% warning line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus252 mg25%
High
Sodium24 mg1%
Low
Potassium718 mg36%
High

About this food

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans belongs to the Legumes & Nuts category. 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

The most striking number here is potassium (36%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Chickpeas (garbanzo beans.

Other nutrients

Protein20.5 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber12.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)10.7 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 handy approach - 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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Chickpeas (garbanzo beans falls in the Higher risk tier, with Potassium (36%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Chickpeas (garbanzo beans rated Higher risk?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 718 mg, 36% of the limit, in the >30% band - so Chickpeas (garbanzo beans is rated Higher risk.

How much Potassium is in Chickpeas (garbanzo beans?

Data: 100 g of Chickpeas (garbanzo beans has Potassium 718 mg (36% of the 2,000 mg limit).

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

Low-potassium question: Chickpeas (garbanzo beans exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 718 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

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

Next to other Legumes & Nuts options, Chickpeas (garbanzo beans carries more Potassium at 718 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.