CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

41%

Potassium

12%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥦 Vegetables Avoid

Green Beans

Q: Is Green Beans safe for people with kidney disease?

Green Beans is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 34.0mg phosphorus, 944.0mg sodium, and 241.0mg 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 Green Beans?

A 100.0g serving of Green Beans contains 34mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 3% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Green Beans?

Per 100.0g serving, Green Beans provides 944mg of sodium — about 41% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Green Beans?

Green Beans contains 241mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 12% 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

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Calories

54 kcal

Protein

1.6 g

Carbs

11.0 g

Fat

0.3 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

34 mg

3% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

944 mg

41% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

241 mg

12% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Green Beans 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

USDA FNDDS (foodCode: 75500110)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Green Beans safe for people with kidney disease?

Green Beans is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 34.0mg phosphorus, 944.0mg sodium, and 241.0mg 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 Green Beans?

A 100.0g serving of Green Beans contains 34mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 3% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Green Beans?

Per 100.0g serving, Green Beans provides 944mg of sodium — about 41% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Green Beans?

Green Beans contains 241mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 12% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Green Beans?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Green Beans 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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