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Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, lightly salted

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Nuts lands in the Higher risk band: Phosphorus is 46% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus456 mg46%
High
Sodium161 mg8%
Low
Potassium632 mg32%
High

About this food

For Legumes & Nuts, Nuts is a typical example. 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

Nuts's phosphorus is the top contributor (46% 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

Protein20 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4.2 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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Nuts falls in the Higher risk tier, with Phosphorus (46%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Nuts rated Higher risk?

The deciding factor is Phosphorus: 456 mg, 46% of the limit, in the >30% band - so Nuts is rated Higher risk.

How much Phosphorus is in Nuts?

Per 100 g, Nuts contains Phosphorus 456 mg, which is 46% 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 632 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 more Phosphorus - 456 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.