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Peanuts, spanish, oil-roasted, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Higher riskUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Peanuts falls in the Higher risk tier - Potassium (39%) is the main risk source.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus387 mg39%
High
Sodium433 mg22%
Moderate
Potassium776 mg39%
High

About this food

About Peanuts: 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 (39%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Peanuts.

Other nutrients

Protein28 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber8.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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

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 Peanuts safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Peanuts is Higher risk, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (39%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Peanuts rated Higher risk?

Simply put: among Peanuts's three minerals, Potassium is highest (776 mg, 39%), and by the tier rule (>30%) the result is Higher risk.

How much Potassium is in Peanuts?

Data: 100 g of Peanuts has Potassium 776 mg (39% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Peanuts safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Peanuts exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 776 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Peanuts compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Next to other Legumes & Nuts options, Peanuts carries more Potassium at 776 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.