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Peanuts, virginia, oil-roasted, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Higher riskPeanuts is rated Higher risk. Phosphorus is 51% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus506 mg51%
High
Sodium433 mg22%
Moderate
Potassium652 mg33%
High

About this food

Peanuts sits in the Legumes & Nuts group. 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

Peanuts's phosphorus (51%) 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
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

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 Peanuts safe for kidney disease?

Peanuts is rated Higher risk: Phosphorus is 51% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Peanuts rated Higher risk?

Peanuts's Phosphorus content (506 mg) equals 51% of the limit, sitting in the >30% band - that is why it rates Higher risk.

How much Phosphorus is in Peanuts?

On a per-100 g basis, Peanuts contains Phosphorus 506 mg, or 51% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Peanuts safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Peanuts exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 652 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Peanuts compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Measured against other Legumes & Nuts foods, Peanuts is more in Phosphorus (506 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.