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

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyMung beans scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 5% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus28 mg3%
Low
Sodium10 mg<1%
Low
Potassium101 mg5%
Low

About this food

How to think about Vegetables: Mung beans is worth a closer look - 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.

Nutrient insight

Mung beans's potassium is the top contributor (5% 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

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

Practical tip: 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?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Mung beans is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Potassium at 5% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Mung beans rated Kidney-friendly?

Mung beans is rated Kidney-friendly because Potassium is 5% of its limit (101 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.

How much Potassium is in Mung beans?

Per 100 g, Mung beans contains Potassium 101 mg, which is 5% 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 101 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Mung beans compare to other vegetables foods?

Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Mung beans has less Potassium - 101 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.