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Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
ModerateNuts is rated Moderate. Of the three minerals, Potassium is highest at 17% of its limit - a moderate caution level.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus107 mg11%
Low
Sodium262 mg13%
Low
Potassium337 mg17%
Moderate

About this food

Nuts sits in the Legumes & Nuts group. 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

From the potassium angle (17%), how much Nuts fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein2.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber4.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)43.2 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

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?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Nuts is rated Moderate - Potassium is the highest contributor at 17% 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 (337 mg, 17% 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 337 mg, or 17% 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 337 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 (337 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.