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Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Mung beans's Kidney-friendly rating is driven by Sodium (12%) - none of the three minerals exceeds 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus28 mg3%
Low
Sodium246 mg12%
Low
Potassium101 mg5%
Low

About this food

Mung beans (Vegetables). Vegetables are a key source of fiber and vitamins and are beneficial in CKD. Some are high in potassium, but slicing, boiling and discarding the water can remove about 30-50% of the potassium - a practical step. This is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

Mung beans's sodium (12%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein2 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.8 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

Worth remembering: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mung beans safe for kidney disease?

Mung beans is rated Kidney-friendly: Sodium is 12% 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 Sodium content (246 mg) equals 12% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Mung beans?

On a per-100 g basis, Mung beans contains Sodium 246 mg, or 12% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Mung beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Mung beans falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 101 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Mung beans compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Mung beans is more in Sodium (246 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.