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Lentils, sprouted, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Lentils is Moderate: the highest item, Phosphorus, sits at 17% of its limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus173 mg17%
Moderate
Sodium11 mg<1%
Low
Potassium322 mg16%
Moderate

About this food

Lentils is a common member of 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 helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Lentils's phosphorus (17%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein9 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?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Lentils is Moderate. Main consideration: Phosphorus at 17% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Lentils rated Moderate?

Lentils is rated Moderate because Phosphorus is 17% of its limit (173 mg) - the only mineral reaching the 15-25% range.

How much Phosphorus is in Lentils?

On a per-100 g basis, Lentils contains Phosphorus 173 mg, or 17% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Lentils safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Lentils exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 322 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 (173 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.