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Seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Higher riskSeeds receives a Higher risk rating. Potassium (106%) clearly exceeds the safe band - restrict or follow medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus6 mg<1%
Low
Sodium92 mg5%
Low
Potassium2130 mg106%
High

About this food

In a CKD diet, Legumes & Nuts deserve attention: Seeds - 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

From the potassium angle (106%), how much Seeds fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein12.1 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

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 Seeds safe for kidney disease?

Seeds scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (106% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Seeds rated Higher risk?

The reason: Potassium (2130 mg, 106%) is the most prominent of Seeds's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Potassium is in Seeds?

On a per-100 g basis, Seeds contains Potassium 2130 mg, or 106% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Seeds safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Seeds exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 2130 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Seeds compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Measured against other Legumes & Nuts foods, Seeds is more in Potassium (2130 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.