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Lima beans, large, mature seeds, canned

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
ModerateMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Lima beans is Moderate: the highest item, Sodium, sits at 17% of its limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus74 mg7%
Low
Sodium336 mg17%
Moderate
Potassium220 mg11%
Low

About this food

Lima beans is a common member of Legumes & Nuts. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Lima beans's sodium (17%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein4.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber4.8 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: Cook legumes and discard the water to lower some minerals; keep nuts to a small handful.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lima beans safe for kidney disease?

Lima beans scores Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (17% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Lima beans rated Moderate?

The reason: Sodium (336 mg, 17%) is the most prominent of Lima beans's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Lima beans?

On a per-100 g basis, Lima beans contains Sodium 336 mg, or 17% 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 220 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

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

Measured against other Legumes & Nuts foods, Lima beans is more in Sodium (336 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.