Search Foods
Home › Food Database › Hyacinth beans

Hyacinth beans, mature seeds, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Higher riskBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Hyacinth beans is rated Higher risk - Potassium exceeds 62% of its limit, past the 30% warning line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus372 mg37%
High
Sodium21 mg1%
Low
Potassium1235 mg62%
High

About this food

Hyacinth 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

Hyacinth beans's potassium is the top contributor (62% of its limit), so its potassium density deserves attention. In CKD stage 3-4 the kidneys clear potassium less well - control portions, and peeling, slicing or boiling can help.

Other nutrients

Protein23.9 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber25.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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

Practical tip: Cook legumes and discard the water to lower some minerals; keep nuts to a small handful.

Related foods

vermicelliKidney-friendlynoodlesKidney-friendlypectinKidney-friendlyoilKidney-friendly

Related guides

Legumes & NutsHigher risk foodsLow potassium foodsLow phosphorus foods

Frequently asked questions

Is Hyacinth beans safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Hyacinth beans is rated Higher risk - Potassium is the highest contributor at 62% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Hyacinth beans rated Higher risk?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Hyacinth beans's Potassium is highest (1235 mg, 62% of daily limit), falling in the >30% band - hence the Higher risk rating.

How much Potassium is in Hyacinth beans?

Per 100 g, Hyacinth beans contains Potassium 1235 mg, which is 62% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Hyacinth beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Hyacinth beans exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 1235 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Hyacinth beans compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Compared with the typical Legumes & Nuts food, Hyacinth beans has more Potassium - 1235 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.