Pistachio Nuts

Pistachio Nuts is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 469.0mg phosphorus, 6.0mg sodium, and 1010.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

A 100.0g serving of Pistachio Nuts contains 469mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 47% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Per 100.0g serving, Pistachio Nuts provides 6mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Pistachio Nuts contains 1010mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 51% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Pistachio Nuts 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.