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Lima beans, thin seeded (baby), mature seeds, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Higher riskBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Lima beans is rated Higher risk - Potassium exceeds 70% of its limit, past the 30% warning line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus370 mg37%
High
Sodium13 mg<1%
Low
Potassium1403 mg70%
High

About this food

Lima beans belongs to the Legumes & Nuts category. 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

The most striking number here is potassium (70%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Lima beans.

Other nutrients

Protein20.6 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber20.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)8.3 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 (70% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Lima beans rated Higher risk?

The reason: Potassium (1403 mg, 70%) 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 1403 mg (70% 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 1403 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 1403 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.