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Winged beans, mature seeds, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Higher riskWinged beans receives a Higher risk rating. Potassium (49%) clearly exceeds the safe band - restrict or follow medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus451 mg45%
High
Sodium38 mg2%
Low
Potassium977 mg49%
High

About this food

In a CKD diet, Legumes & Nuts deserve attention: Winged beans - 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 (49%), how much Winged beans fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein29.6 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber25.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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

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 Winged beans safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Winged beans is Higher risk - Potassium (49%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Winged beans rated Higher risk?

Rating basis: Winged beans's Potassium is 977 mg, 49% of the daily limit, judged as Higher risk per the >30% tier.

How much Potassium is in Winged beans?

On a per-100 g basis, Winged beans contains Potassium 977 mg, or 49% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Winged beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Winged beans exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 977 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Winged beans compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Measured against other Legumes & Nuts foods, Winged beans is more in Potassium (977 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.