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Lentils, sprouted, cooked, stir-fried, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateLentils's standout mineral is Phosphorus (15% of limit), giving it a Moderate rating - fine to eat with attention to portions.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus153 mg15%
Moderate
Sodium246 mg12%
Low
Potassium284 mg14%
Low

About this food

How to think about Vegetables: Lentils 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

Lentils's phosphorus is the top contributor (15% of its limit). Source matters: animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80%, additive phosphorus near 100% - the same number can mean very different real loads.

Other nutrients

Protein8.8 gNot part of rating
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine222 mgHigh purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate8 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Practical tip: 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 Lentils safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Lentils falls in the Moderate tier, with Phosphorus (15%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Lentils rated Moderate?

The deciding factor is Phosphorus: 153 mg, 15% of the limit, in the 15-25% band - so Lentils is rated Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Lentils?

Per 100 g, Lentils contains Phosphorus 153 mg, which is 15% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Lentils safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Lentils falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 284 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Lentils compare to other vegetables foods?

Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Lentils has more Phosphorus - 153 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.