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Seeds, cottonseed flour, low fat (glandless)

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Seeds lands in the Higher risk band: Phosphorus is 159% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus1587 mg159%
High
Sodium35 mg2%
Low
Potassium1761 mg88%
High

About this food

For Legumes & Nuts, Seeds is a typical example. 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

Seeds's phosphorus is the top contributor (159% of its limit). Source matters: animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80%, additive phosphorus near 100% - the same number can mean very different real loads.

Other nutrients

Protein49.8 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
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

Practical tip: Cook legumes and discard the water to lower some minerals; keep nuts to a small handful.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Seeds safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Seeds is rated Higher risk - Phosphorus is the highest contributor at 159% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Seeds rated Higher risk?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Seeds's Phosphorus is highest (1587 mg, 159% of daily limit), falling in the >30% band - hence the Higher risk rating.

How much Phosphorus is in Seeds?

Per 100 g, Seeds contains Phosphorus 1587 mg, which is 159% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Seeds safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Seeds exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 1761 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Seeds compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Compared with the typical Legumes & Nuts food, Seeds has more Phosphorus - 1587 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.