Brazilnuts Nuts is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Brazilnuts Nuts — kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
71%
Sodium
0%
Potassium
30%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
🍿 Snacks Avoid

Brazilnuts Nuts

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
0 kcal
Protein
15.0 g
Carbs
21.6 g
Fat
57.4 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
706 mg
71% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
0 mg
0% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
592 mg
30% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Brazilnuts Nuts contains levels that significantly exceed CKD-friendly thresholds. Avoid this food regularly. If you must eat it (e.g., on a special occasion), keep portions tiny and adjust the rest of your day accordingly.

Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian — individual CKD stages and lab values vary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brazilnuts Nuts safe for people with kidney disease?
Brazilnuts Nuts is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 706.9mg phosphorus, 0.0mg sodium, and 592.5mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.
How much phosphorus is in Brazilnuts Nuts?
A 100.0g serving of Brazilnuts Nuts contains 706mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 71% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Brazilnuts Nuts?
Per 100.0g serving, Brazilnuts Nuts provides 0mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Brazilnuts Nuts?
Brazilnuts Nuts contains 592mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 30% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Brazilnuts Nuts?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Brazilnuts Nuts is rated Avoid (Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD), dialysis patients should consult their dietitian before consuming this food. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.

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Last updated: March 15, 2026 · Data source: USDA FoodData Central & KDOQI guidelines