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Refried beans, canned, vegetarian

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
ModerateRefried beans is rated Moderate. Of the three minerals, Sodium is highest at 22% of its limit - a moderate caution level.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus114 mg11%
Low
Sodium430 mg22%
Moderate
Potassium344 mg17%
Moderate

About this food

Refried beans 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

Refried beans's sodium (22%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein5.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber4.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.6 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
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 Refried beans safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Refried beans is Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (22%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Refried beans rated Moderate?

Simply put: among Refried beans's three minerals, Sodium is highest (430 mg, 22%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Refried beans?

On a per-100 g basis, Refried beans contains Sodium 430 mg, or 22% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Refried beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Refried beans exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 344 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Refried beans compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Measured against other Legumes & Nuts foods, Refried beans is more in Sodium (430 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.