Search Foods
Home › Food Database › Hyacinth-beans

Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyHyacinth-beans scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 13% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus49 mg5%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium262 mg13%
Low

About this food

How to think about Vegetables: Hyacinth-beans is worth a closer look - 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.

Nutrient insight

Potassium at 13% is the main consideration. Concentrated forms such as juice and dried fruit absorb faster; whole foods are gentler.

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

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

Related foods

tree fernKidney-friendlybutterburKidney-friendlypectinKidney-friendlyoilKidney-friendly

Related guides

VegetablesKidney-friendly foodsHigh fiber foodsLow sodium foods

Frequently asked questions

Is Hyacinth-beans safe for kidney disease?

Hyacinth-beans scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (13% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Hyacinth-beans rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (262 mg, 13%) is the most prominent of Hyacinth-beans's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Hyacinth-beans?

Per 100 g, Hyacinth-beans provides Potassium 262 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (13%).

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

On a low-potassium plan, Hyacinth-beans falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 262 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

How does Hyacinth-beans compare to other vegetables foods?

Within Vegetables, Hyacinth-beans ranks less on Potassium (262 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.