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Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Higher riskMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Seeds is Higher risk: the highest item, Phosphorus, is at 116% of its limit, above 30%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus1158 mg116%
High
Sodium613 mg31%
High
Potassium491 mg25%
Moderate

About this food

Seeds is a common member of Legumes & Nuts. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Seeds's phosphorus (116%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein17.2 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber11.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Seeds is Higher risk - Phosphorus (116%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Seeds rated Higher risk?

Rating basis: Seeds's Phosphorus is 1158 mg, 116% of the daily limit, judged as Higher risk per the >30% tier.

How much Phosphorus is in Seeds?

On a per-100 g basis, Seeds contains Phosphorus 1158 mg, or 116% of the 1,000 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 491 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 Phosphorus (1158 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.