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Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, stir-fried

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
LimitSoybeans is rated Limit. Potassium is 28% of its limit, near the caution line - control single portions.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus216 mg22%
Moderate
Sodium14 mg<1%
Low
Potassium567 mg28%
High

About this food

Soybeans sits in the Vegetables group. 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.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (28%), how much Soybeans fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein13.1 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0.8 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: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Soybeans safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Soybeans is Limit, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (28%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Soybeans rated Limit?

Simply put: among Soybeans's three minerals, Potassium is highest (567 mg, 28%), and by the tier rule (25-30%) the result is Limit.

How much Potassium is in Soybeans?

On a per-100 g basis, Soybeans contains Potassium 567 mg, or 28% 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 567 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Soybeans compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Soybeans is more in Potassium (567 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.