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Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Mung beans lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Potassium is highest at 13%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus99 mg10%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium266 mg13%
Low

About this food

For Legumes & Nuts, Mung beans is a typical example. 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

Mung beans's potassium is the top contributor (13% of its limit), so its potassium density deserves attention. In CKD stage 3-4 the kidneys clear potassium less well - control portions, and peeling, slicing or boiling can help.

Other nutrients

Protein7 gNot part of rating
Fiber7.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate2 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Practical tip: Cook legumes and discard the water to lower some minerals; keep nuts to a small handful.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mung beans safe for kidney disease?

Mung beans is rated Kidney-friendly: Potassium is 13% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Mung beans rated Kidney-friendly?

Mung beans's Potassium content (266 mg) equals 13% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Mung beans?

Per 100 g, Mung beans contains Potassium 266 mg, which is 13% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Mung beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Mung beans falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 266 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

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

Compared with the typical Legumes & Nuts food, Mung beans has less Potassium - 266 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.