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Nuts, coconut milk, frozen (liquid expressed from grated meat and water)

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Kidney-friendlyNuts receives a Kidney-friendly rating. Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest at 12%, yet stays under the 15% line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus59 mg6%
Low
Sodium12 mg<1%
Low
Potassium232 mg12%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Legumes & Nuts deserve attention: 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.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (12%), 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nuts safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Nuts is rated Kidney-friendly - Potassium is the highest contributor at 12% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Nuts rated Kidney-friendly?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Nuts's Potassium is highest (232 mg, 12% of daily limit), falling in the <15% band - hence the Kidney-friendly rating.

How much Potassium is in Nuts?

On a per-100 g basis, Nuts contains Potassium 232 mg, or 12% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Nuts safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Nuts falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 232 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 (232 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.