Walnut and CKD: Potassium Data per 100 g
The Potassium level in Walnut is 441 mg per 100 g (22% of the daily limit). This sits in the Moderate band; check the food page for the other minerals as well.
About Walnut
For Legumes & Nuts, Walnut is a typical example. 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
On the phosphorus angle (35%), Walnut belongs in the watch category. Pairing it with low-phosphorus sides like white rice or egg whites balances the meal.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g
Phosphorus346 mg35%High
Sodium2 mg<1%Low
Potassium441 mg22%Moderate
Practical tips
A common practice is: Cook legumes and discard the water to lower some minerals; keep nuts to a small handful.
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