Borlotti Beans — Fresh is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Borlotti Beans — Fresh — kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
14%
Sodium
0%
Potassium
28%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
🥦 Vegetables Avoid

Borlotti Beans — Fresh

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
127 kcal
Protein
8.7 g
Carbs
23.0 g
Fat
0.5 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
141 mg
14% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
3 mg
0% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
561 mg
28% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Borlotti Beans — Fresh 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 italian-foods. Cranberry beans.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Borlotti Beans — Fresh safe for people with kidney disease?
Borlotti Beans — Fresh is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 141.0mg phosphorus, 3.0mg sodium, and 561.0mg 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 Borlotti Beans — Fresh?
A 100.0g serving of Borlotti Beans — Fresh contains 141mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 14% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Borlotti Beans — Fresh?
Per 100.0g serving, Borlotti Beans — Fresh provides 3mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Borlotti Beans — Fresh?
Borlotti Beans — Fresh contains 561mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 28% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Borlotti Beans — Fresh?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Borlotti Beans — Fresh 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: June 2, 2026 · Data source: USDA FoodData Central & KDOQI guidelines