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Lima beans, large, mature seeds, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Higher riskUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Lima beans falls in the Higher risk tier - Potassium (86%) is the main risk source.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus385 mg38%
High
Sodium18 mg<1%
Low
Potassium1724 mg86%
High

About this food

About Lima beans: 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. As a Legumes & Nuts item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

The most striking number here is potassium (86%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Lima beans.

Other nutrients

Protein21.5 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber19 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)8.5 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

A handy approach - 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 Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (86% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Lima beans rated Higher risk?

The reason: Potassium (1724 mg, 86%) is the most prominent of Lima beans's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Potassium is in Lima beans?

Data: 100 g of Lima beans has Potassium 1724 mg (86% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Lima beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Lima beans exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 1724 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

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

Next to other Legumes & Nuts options, Lima beans carries more Potassium at 1724 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.