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Nuts, butternuts, dried

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Higher riskOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Nuts's Higher risk rating is driven by Phosphorus (45%), above the 30% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus446 mg45%
High
Sodium1 mg<1%
Low
Potassium421 mg21%
Moderate

About this food

Nuts (Legumes & Nuts). 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. This is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

Nuts's phosphorus (45%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein24.9 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber4.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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

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 Nuts safe for kidney disease?

Nuts is rated Higher risk: Phosphorus is 45% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Nuts rated Higher risk?

Nuts's Phosphorus content (446 mg) equals 45% of the limit, sitting in the >30% band - that is why it rates Higher risk.

How much Phosphorus is in Nuts?

On a per-100 g basis, Nuts contains Phosphorus 446 mg, or 45% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Nuts safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Nuts exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 421 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Nuts compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Measured against other Legumes & Nuts foods, Nuts is more in Phosphorus (446 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.