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Lima beans, thin seeded (baby), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
ModerateLima beans receives a Moderate rating. Potassium leads the three minerals at 20% of its daily limit, so portion size matters.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus127 mg13%
Low
Sodium239 mg12%
Low
Potassium401 mg20%
Moderate

About this food

In a CKD diet, Legumes & Nuts deserve attention: 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.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (20%), how much Lima beans fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein8 gNot part of rating
Fiber7.7 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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Lima beans falls in the Moderate tier, with Potassium (20%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Lima beans rated Moderate?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 401 mg, 20% of the limit, in the 15-25% band - so Lima beans is rated Moderate.

How much Potassium is in Lima beans?

On a per-100 g basis, Lima beans contains Potassium 401 mg, or 20% 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 401 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 (401 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.