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Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
ModerateMungo beans is rated Moderate. Of the three minerals, Phosphorus is highest at 16% of its limit - a moderate caution level.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus156 mg16%
Moderate
Sodium243 mg12%
Low
Potassium231 mg12%
Low

About this food

Mungo beans sits in the Legumes & Nuts group. 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

Mungo beans's phosphorus (16%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein7.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber6.4 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
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 Mungo beans safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Mungo beans is Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (16%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Mungo beans rated Moderate?

Simply put: among Mungo beans's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (156 mg, 16%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Mungo beans?

On a per-100 g basis, Mungo beans contains Phosphorus 156 mg, or 16% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Mungo beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Mungo beans falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 231 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

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

Measured against other Legumes & Nuts foods, Mungo beans is less in Phosphorus (156 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.