Lentils

Lentils is rated Moderate for CKD patients. Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD. With 167.0mg phosphorus, 218.0mg sodium, and 343.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, moderate portions are usually fine, but watch your daily totals. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

A 100.0g serving of Lentils contains 167mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 17% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Per 100.0g serving, Lentils provides 218mg of sodium — about 9% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Lentils contains 343mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 17% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Lentils is rated Moderate (Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD), dialysis patients should eat smaller portions and monitor their weekly intake. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.