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Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Higher riskBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Nuts is rated Higher risk - Potassium exceeds 36% of its limit, past the 30% warning line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus99 mg10%
Low
Sodium27 mg1%
Low
Potassium715 mg36%
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

The most striking number here is potassium (36%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Nuts.

Other nutrients

Protein2 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

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?

Nuts is rated Higher risk: Potassium is 36% 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 Potassium content (715 mg) equals 36% of the limit, sitting in the >30% band - that is why it rates Higher risk.

How much Potassium is in Nuts?

Data: 100 g of Nuts has Potassium 715 mg (36% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Nuts safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Nuts exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 715 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 Potassium at 715 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.