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Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Hyacinth-beans's Kidney-friendly rating is driven by Potassium (13%) - none of the three minerals exceeds 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus49 mg5%
Low
Sodium238 mg12%
Low
Potassium262 mg13%
Low

About this food

Hyacinth-beans (Vegetables). 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. This is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (13%), how much Hyacinth-beans fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein3 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
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hyacinth-beans safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Hyacinth-beans is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Potassium at 13% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Hyacinth-beans rated Kidney-friendly?

Hyacinth-beans is rated Kidney-friendly because Potassium is 13% of its limit (262 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.

How much Potassium is in Hyacinth-beans?

On a per-100 g basis, Hyacinth-beans contains Potassium 262 mg, or 13% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Hyacinth-beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Hyacinth-beans falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 262 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Hyacinth-beans compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Hyacinth-beans is less in Potassium (262 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.