Borlotti Beans — Dried is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Borlotti Beans — Dried — kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
41%
Sodium
1%
Potassium
70%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
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Borlotti Beans — Dried

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
337 kcal
Protein
23.0 g
Carbs
61.0 g
Fat
1.2 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
411 mg
41% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
12 mg
1% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
1393 mg
70% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Borlotti Beans — Dried 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. For pasta e fagioli.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Borlotti Beans — Dried safe for people with kidney disease?
Borlotti Beans — Dried is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 411.0mg phosphorus, 12.0mg sodium, and 1393.0mg 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 — Dried?
A 100.0g serving of Borlotti Beans — Dried contains 411mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 41% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Borlotti Beans — Dried?
Per 100.0g serving, Borlotti Beans — Dried provides 12mg of sodium — about 1% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Borlotti Beans — Dried?
Borlotti Beans — Dried contains 1393mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 70% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Borlotti Beans — Dried?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Borlotti Beans — Dried 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: May 24, 2026 · Data source: USDA FoodData Central & KDOQI guidelines