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Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, blanched

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Higher riskUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Nuts falls in the Higher risk tier - Potassium (33%) is the main risk source.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus310 mg31%
High
Sodium0 mg<1%
Low
Potassium658 mg33%
High

About this food

About 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. As a Legumes & Nuts item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

The most striking number here is potassium (33%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Nuts.

Other nutrients

Protein13.7 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber11 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.5 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

A handy approach - 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?

Nuts is rated Higher risk: Potassium is 33% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Nuts rated Higher risk?

Nuts's Potassium content (658 mg) equals 33% of the limit, sitting in the >30% band - that is why it rates Higher risk.

How much Potassium is in Nuts?

Data: 100 g of Nuts has Potassium 658 mg (33% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Nuts safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Nuts exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 658 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Nuts compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Next to other Legumes & Nuts options, Nuts carries more Potassium at 658 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.