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Soybeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
LimitMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Soybeans is Limit: Potassium hits 26% of its limit, close to the warning band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus245 mg24%
Moderate
Sodium237 mg12%
Low
Potassium515 mg26%
High

About this food

Soybeans 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

From the potassium angle (26%), how much Soybeans fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein18.2 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.4 gNatural sugar
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

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 Soybeans safe for kidney disease?

Soybeans is rated Limit: Potassium is 26% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Soybeans rated Limit?

Soybeans's Potassium content (515 mg) equals 26% of the limit, sitting in the 25-30% band - that is why it rates Limit.

How much Potassium is in Soybeans?

On a per-100 g basis, Soybeans contains Potassium 515 mg, or 26% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Soybeans safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Soybeans exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 515 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Soybeans compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Measured against other Legumes & Nuts foods, Soybeans is less in Potassium (515 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.