Soybeans, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
Per 100 g edible portion
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus158 mg16%Moderate
Sodium14 mg<1%Low
Potassium539 mg27%High
About this food
About Soybeans: 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. As a Vegetables item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.
Nutrient insight
The most striking number here is potassium (27%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Soybeans.
Other nutrients
Protein12.3 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber4.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine172.5 mgHigh purineNot rated · category estimate
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food
Practical tips
A handy approach - Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.