Almond and CKD: Potassium, Phosphorus & Sodium Reference

Short answer: Almond is rated Higher risk for CKD stage 3-4. Measured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Almond is Higher risk: the highest item, Phosphorus, is at 40% of its limit, above 30%.

About Almond

Almond is a common member of 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 helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Phosphorus leads at 40%. In CKD, track phosphorus intake and factor in the source (Natural plant source (lower absorption)) to judge the true burden.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g

Practical tips

How to eat it more safely: Cook legumes and discard the water to lower some minerals; keep nuts to a small handful.

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Lower-risk alternatives