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

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Kidney-friendlyNuts is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest (13%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus100 mg10%
Low
Sodium15 mg<1%
Low
Potassium263 mg13%
Low

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 (13%), how much Nuts fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein2.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.3 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?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Nuts is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Potassium at 13% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Nuts rated Kidney-friendly?

Nuts is rated Kidney-friendly because Potassium is 13% of its limit (263 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.

How much Potassium is in Nuts?

On a per-100 g basis, Nuts contains Potassium 263 mg, or 13% 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 263 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 (263 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.