Red Beans (Frijoles Rojos) — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

14%

Sodium

Potassium

20%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥦 Vegetables Avoid

Red Beans (Frijoles Rojos)

Q: Is Red Beans (Frijoles Rojos) safe for people with kidney disease?

Red Beans (Frijoles Rojos) is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 138.0mg phosphorus, 2.0mg sodium, and 403.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

Q: How much phosphorus is in Red Beans (Frijoles Rojos)?

A 100.0g serving of Red Beans (Frijoles Rojos) contains 138mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 14% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Red Beans (Frijoles Rojos)?

Per 100.0g serving, Red Beans (Frijoles Rojos) provides 2mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Red Beans (Frijoles Rojos)?

Red Beans (Frijoles Rojos) contains 403mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 20% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram

5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram

Calories

127 kcal

Protein

9.0 g

Carbs

23.0 g

Fat

0.0 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

138 mg

14% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

2 mg

0% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

403 mg

20% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Red Beans (Frijoles Rojos) 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.

Source & Notes

Imported from latin-foods. Caribbean.

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

Looking for safer choices in Vegetables? Try these instead:

Safe

Apple Cinnamon Organic Morning Supergrain Smoothie

Green Fat Added Cabbage

Pear Pineapple Organic Morning Supergrain Smoothie

Phosphorus38 mg

Sodium3 mg

Potassium173 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Red Beans (Frijoles Rojos) safe for people with kidney disease?

Red Beans (Frijoles Rojos) is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 138.0mg phosphorus, 2.0mg sodium, and 403.0mg 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 Red Beans (Frijoles Rojos)?

A 100.0g serving of Red Beans (Frijoles Rojos) contains 138mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 14% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Red Beans (Frijoles Rojos)?

Per 100.0g serving, Red Beans (Frijoles Rojos) provides 2mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Red Beans (Frijoles Rojos)?

Red Beans (Frijoles Rojos) contains 403mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 20% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Red Beans (Frijoles Rojos)?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Red Beans (Frijoles Rojos) 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.