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Nuts, ginkgo nuts, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
LimitMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Nuts is Limit: Potassium hits 26% of its limit, close to the warning band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus124 mg12%
Low
Sodium7 mg<1%
Low
Potassium510 mg26%
High

About this food

Nuts is a common member of 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 helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (26%), how much Nuts fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein4.3 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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Nuts falls in the Limit tier, with Potassium (26%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Nuts rated Limit?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 510 mg, 26% of the limit, in the 25-30% band - so Nuts is rated Limit.

How much Potassium is in Nuts?

On a per-100 g basis, Nuts contains Potassium 510 mg, or 26% 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 510 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 (510 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.