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Peas, green, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyPeas is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Sodium is highest (9%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus63 mg6%
Low
Sodium185 mg9%
Low
Potassium106 mg5%
Low

About this food

Peas sits in the Vegetables group. Vegetables are a key source of fiber and vitamins and are beneficial in CKD. Some are high in potassium, but slicing, boiling and discarding the water can remove about 30-50% of the potassium - a practical step.

Nutrient insight

Peas's sodium (9%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein3 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.2 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine14.6 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate20 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Peas safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Peas is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (9%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Peas rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Peas's three minerals, Sodium is highest (185 mg, 9%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Peas?

On a per-100 g basis, Peas contains Sodium 185 mg, or 9% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Peas safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Peas falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 106 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Peas compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Peas is more in Sodium (185 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.