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Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
LimitLima beans's Potassium takes up 25% of the daily limit, earning a Limit rating - an occasional, small portion only.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus111 mg11%
Low
Sodium238 mg12%
Low
Potassium508 mg25%
High

About this food

How to think about Legumes & Nuts: Lima beans is worth a closer look - 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.

Nutrient insight

Lima beans's potassium is the top contributor (25% of its limit), so its potassium density deserves attention. In CKD stage 3-4 the kidneys clear potassium less well - control portions, and peeling, slicing or boiling can help.

Other nutrients

Protein7.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.9 gNatural sugar
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

Practical tip: 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Lima beans is Limit, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (25%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Lima beans rated Limit?

Simply put: among Lima beans's three minerals, Potassium is highest (508 mg, 25%), and by the tier rule (25-30%) the result is Limit.

How much Potassium is in Lima beans?

Per 100 g, Lima beans contains Potassium 508 mg, which is 25% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Lima beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Lima beans exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 508 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

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

Compared with the typical Legumes & Nuts food, Lima beans has less Potassium - 508 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.