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Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Higher riskSoybeans is rated Higher risk. Potassium is 68% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus649 mg65%
High
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium1364 mg68%
High

About this food

Soybeans sits in the Legumes & Nuts group. 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 (68%), how much Soybeans fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein43.3 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber8.1 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

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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Soybeans is Higher risk, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (68%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Soybeans rated Higher risk?

Simply put: among Soybeans's three minerals, Potassium is highest (1364 mg, 68%), and by the tier rule (>30%) the result is Higher risk.

How much Potassium is in Soybeans?

On a per-100 g basis, Soybeans contains Potassium 1364 mg, or 68% 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 1364 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 more in Potassium (1364 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.