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Nuts, chestnuts, chinese, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
ModerateMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Nuts is Moderate: the highest item, Potassium, sits at 22% of its limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus96 mg10%
Low
Sodium3 mg<1%
Low
Potassium447 mg22%
Moderate

About this food

Nuts is a common member of 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 helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (22%), how much Nuts fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein4.2 gNot part of rating
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 scores Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (22% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Nuts rated Moderate?

The reason: Potassium (447 mg, 22%) is the most prominent of Nuts's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Potassium is in Nuts?

On a per-100 g basis, Nuts contains Potassium 447 mg, or 22% of the 2,000 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 447 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 less in Potassium (447 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.