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Peanut butter, smooth, reduced fat

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Higher riskOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Peanut butter's Higher risk rating is driven by Phosphorus (37%), above the 30% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus369 mg37%
High
Sodium540 mg27%
High
Potassium669 mg33%
High

About this food

Peanut butter (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

Peanut butter's phosphorus (37%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein25.9 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber5.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)9.3 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine49.1 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
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 Peanut butter safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Peanut butter is rated Higher risk - Phosphorus is the highest contributor at 37% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Peanut butter rated Higher risk?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Peanut butter's Phosphorus is highest (369 mg, 37% of daily limit), falling in the >30% band - hence the Higher risk rating.

How much Phosphorus is in Peanut butter?

On a per-100 g basis, Peanut butter contains Phosphorus 369 mg, or 37% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Peanut butter safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Peanut butter exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 669 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Peanut butter compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Measured against other Legumes & Nuts foods, Peanut butter is more in Phosphorus (369 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.