Almond and CKD: Potassium Data per 100 g

For Potassium, Almond provides 560 mg per 100 g, or 28% of the daily limit. Compared with the daily potassium allowance, this is a High level.

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

Almond's phosphorus (40%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Cook legumes and discard the water to lower some minerals; keep nuts to a small handful.

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