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Nuts, cashew nuts, dry roasted, with salt added

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Nuts lands in the Higher risk band: Phosphorus is 49% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus490 mg49%
High
Sodium640 mg32%
High
Potassium565 mg28%
High

About this food

For Legumes & Nuts, Nuts is a typical example. 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 49% of the limit, from Natural plant source (lower absorption). On a phosphorus-restricted diet, limit how often and how much you eat it.

Other nutrients

Protein15.3 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)5 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

A handy approach - 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Nuts is Higher risk, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (49%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Nuts rated Higher risk?

Simply put: among Nuts's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (490 mg, 49%), and by the tier rule (>30%) the result is Higher risk.

How much Phosphorus is in Nuts?

Data: 100 g of Nuts has Phosphorus 490 mg (49% of the 1,000 mg limit).

Is Nuts safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Nuts exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 565 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Nuts compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Next to other Legumes & Nuts options, Nuts carries more Phosphorus at 490 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.