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Nuts, almonds

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Higher riskBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Nuts is rated Higher risk - Phosphorus exceeds 48% of its limit, past the 30% warning line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus481 mg48%
High
Sodium1 mg<1%
Low
Potassium733 mg37%
High

About this food

Nuts belongs to the Legumes & Nuts category. 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

Nuts's phosphorus is the top contributor (48% of its limit). Source matters: animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80%, additive phosphorus near 100% - the same number can mean very different real loads.

Other nutrients

Protein21.1 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber12.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4.3 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate52 mgModerate 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 Nuts safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Nuts falls in the Higher risk tier, with Phosphorus (48%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Nuts rated Higher risk?

The deciding factor is Phosphorus: 481 mg, 48% of the limit, in the >30% band - so Nuts is rated Higher risk.

How much Phosphorus is in Nuts?

Per 100 g, Nuts contains Phosphorus 481 mg, which is 48% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Nuts safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Nuts exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 733 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Nuts compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Compared with the typical Legumes & Nuts food, Nuts has more Phosphorus - 481 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.