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Lentils, sprouted, cooked, stir-fried, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateLentils is rated Moderate. Of the three minerals, Phosphorus is highest at 15% of its limit - a moderate caution level.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus153 mg15%
Moderate
Sodium10 mg<1%
Low
Potassium284 mg14%
Low

About this food

Lentils sits in the Vegetables group. 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 (15%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

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

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 Lentils safe for kidney disease?

Lentils is rated Moderate: Phosphorus is 15% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Lentils rated Moderate?

Lentils's Phosphorus content (153 mg) equals 15% of the limit, sitting in the 15-25% band - that is why it rates Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Lentils?

On a per-100 g basis, Lentils contains Phosphorus 153 mg, or 15% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Lentils safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Lentils falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 284 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Lentils compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Lentils is more in Phosphorus (153 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.