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Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
LimitLima beans is rated Limit. Potassium is 25% of its limit, near the caution line - control single portions.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus111 mg11%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium508 mg25%
High

About this food

Lima beans sits in the Legumes & Nuts group. 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

From the potassium angle (25%), how much Lima beans fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

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

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?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Lima beans is rated Limit - Potassium is the highest contributor at 25% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Lima beans rated Limit?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Lima beans's Potassium is highest (508 mg, 25% of daily limit), falling in the 25-30% band - hence the Limit rating.

How much Potassium is in Lima beans?

On a per-100 g basis, Lima beans contains Potassium 508 mg, or 25% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Lima beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Lima beans exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 508 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 less in Potassium (508 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.