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Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, with salt added

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
ModerateUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Nuts falls in the Moderate tier, mainly driven by Phosphorus (20%). Enjoy in moderation.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus198 mg20%
Moderate
Sodium353 mg18%
Moderate
Potassium363 mg18%
Moderate

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

Nuts's phosphorus is the top contributor (20% of its limit). Source matters: animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80%, additive phosphorus near 100% - the same number can mean very different real loads.

Other nutrients

Protein7.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4.1 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

Practical tip: 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 scores Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (20% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Nuts rated Moderate?

The reason: Phosphorus (198 mg, 20%) is the most prominent of Nuts's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Nuts?

Per 100 g, Nuts contains Phosphorus 198 mg, which is 20% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Nuts safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Nuts exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 363 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Nuts compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Compared with the typical Legumes & Nuts food, Nuts has less Phosphorus - 198 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.