Search Foods
Home › Food Database › Nuts

Nuts, chestnuts, european, raw, peeled

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
ModerateOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Nuts's Moderate rating is led by Potassium (24%), placing it in the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus38 mg4%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium484 mg24%
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

From the potassium angle (24%), how much Nuts fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein1.6 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.

Related foods

vermicelliKidney-friendlynoodlesKidney-friendlypectinKidney-friendlyoilKidney-friendly

Related guides

Legumes & NutsModerate foodsLow potassium foodsLow sodium foods

Frequently asked questions

Is Nuts safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Nuts is rated Moderate - Potassium is the highest contributor at 24% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Nuts rated Moderate?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Nuts's Potassium is highest (484 mg, 24% of daily limit), falling in the 15-25% band - hence the Moderate rating.

How much Potassium is in Nuts?

On a per-100 g basis, Nuts contains Potassium 484 mg, or 24% 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 484 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 (484 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.