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Winged bean leaves, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Winged bean leaves is rated Kidney-friendly - Potassium is the highest at 9% of its limit, still well below 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus63 mg6%
Low
Sodium9 mg<1%
Low
Potassium176 mg9%
Low

About this food

Winged bean leaves belongs to the Vegetables category. 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

The most striking number here is potassium (9%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Winged bean leaves.

Other nutrients

Protein5.8 gNot part of rating
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

A handy approach - 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 Winged bean leaves safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Winged bean leaves is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (9%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Winged bean leaves rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Winged bean leaves's three minerals, Potassium is highest (176 mg, 9%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Winged bean leaves?

Data: 100 g of Winged bean leaves has Potassium 176 mg (9% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Winged bean leaves safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Winged bean leaves falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 176 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Winged bean leaves compare to other vegetables foods?

Next to other Vegetables options, Winged bean leaves carries less Potassium at 176 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.