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Yardlong beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
ModerateOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Yardlong beans's Moderate rating is led by Phosphorus (18%), placing it in the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus181 mg18%
Moderate
Sodium5 mg<1%
Low
Potassium315 mg16%
Moderate

About this food

Yardlong beans (Legumes & Nuts). 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. This is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

Yardlong beans's phosphorus (18%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein8.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.8 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 Yardlong beans safe for kidney disease?

Yardlong beans scores Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (18% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Yardlong beans rated Moderate?

The reason: Phosphorus (181 mg, 18%) is the most prominent of Yardlong beans's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Yardlong beans?

On a per-100 g basis, Yardlong beans contains Phosphorus 181 mg, or 18% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Yardlong beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Yardlong beans exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 315 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

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

Measured against other Legumes & Nuts foods, Yardlong beans is less in Phosphorus (181 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.