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Nuts, pecans

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
LimitOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Nuts's Limit rating is driven by Phosphorus (28%), in the 25-30% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus277 mg28%
High
Sodium0 mg<1%
Low
Potassium410 mg20%
Moderate

About this food

Nuts (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 is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

Nuts's phosphorus (28%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein9.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber9.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4 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?

Nuts scores Limit on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (28% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Nuts rated Limit?

The reason: Phosphorus (277 mg, 28%) is the most prominent of Nuts's three minerals, at the 25-30% level, which maps to Limit.

How much Phosphorus is in Nuts?

On a per-100 g basis, Nuts contains Phosphorus 277 mg, or 28% of the 1,000 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 410 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 Phosphorus (277 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.