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Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyYardlong bean scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 14% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus57 mg6%
Low
Sodium240 mg12%
Low
Potassium290 mg14%
Low

About this food

How to think about Vegetables: Yardlong bean is worth a closer look - 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 (14%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Yardlong bean.

Other nutrients

Protein2.5 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 Yardlong bean safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Yardlong bean is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (14%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Yardlong bean rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Yardlong bean's three minerals, Potassium is highest (290 mg, 14%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Yardlong bean?

Data: 100 g of Yardlong bean has Potassium 290 mg (14% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Yardlong bean safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Yardlong bean falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 290 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Yardlong bean compare to other vegetables foods?

Next to other Vegetables options, Yardlong bean carries less Potassium at 290 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.