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Lima beans, immature seeds, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyLima beans is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest (14%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus71 mg7%
Low
Sodium252 mg13%
Low
Potassium285 mg14%
Low

About this food

Lima beans 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

From the potassium angle (14%), how much Lima beans fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein4.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine146.5 mgModerate purineNot rated · category estimate
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
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 Lima beans safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Lima beans is Kidney-friendly - Potassium (14%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Lima beans rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Lima beans's Potassium is 285 mg, 14% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Potassium is in Lima beans?

On a per-100 g basis, Lima beans contains Potassium 285 mg, or 14% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Lima beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Lima beans falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 285 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Lima beans compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Lima beans is less in Potassium (285 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.