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Mothbeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
ModerateOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Mothbeans's Moderate rating is led by Potassium (15%), placing it in the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus150 mg15%
Moderate
Sodium246 mg12%
Low
Potassium304 mg15%
Moderate

About this food

Mothbeans (Legumes & Nuts). 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. This is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (15%), how much Mothbeans fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein7.8 gNot part of rating
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
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 Mothbeans safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Mothbeans falls in the Moderate tier, with Potassium (15%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Mothbeans rated Moderate?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 304 mg, 15% of the limit, in the 15-25% band - so Mothbeans is rated Moderate.

How much Potassium is in Mothbeans?

On a per-100 g basis, Mothbeans contains Potassium 304 mg, or 15% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Mothbeans safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Mothbeans exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 304 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Mothbeans compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Measured against other Legumes & Nuts foods, Mothbeans is less in Potassium (304 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.