Is moong dal safe for kidney patients?

Moong dal is the most kidney-friendly of Indian dals — moderate potassium (266 mg/100g cooked) and phosphorus (136 mg/100g). Recommended in controlled portions (½ cup) for all stages. Drain the cooking water to reduce potassium. Avoid over-thick dal in large servings for dialysis patients.

Which dal is best for kidney patients?

Moong dal is generally best (lowest potassium and phosphorus among common dals). Chana dal and toor dal are higher in both. Masoor dal is moderate. For advanced CKD, limit all dals to ½ cup cooked and count them in the daily potassium/phosphorus budget.

Grains & Legumes

Is Moong Dal (Cooked) Good for Kidneys?

Also known as: मूंग दाल

USE PORTION CAUTION

Potassium 266 mg/100gPhosphorus 136 mg/100gSodium 3 mg/100g

Cooked moong dal is moderate in potassium (266 mg/100g) and phosphorus (136 mg/100g) — it's the most kidney-friendly dal and widely used in Indian renal diets in controlled portions (½ cup). The cooking water (dal pani) contains leached potassium — dialysis patients should drain and discard the excess water.

Nutrition Profile (per 100g)

Nutrient

Amount

Level

CKD Note

Potassium

266 mg

Moderate

Target <2,000-3,000 mg/day

Phosphorus

136 mg

Moderate

Target 800-1,000 mg/day

Sodium

3 mg

Low

Target <2,000 mg/day

Protein

7 g

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Dialysis: 1.2 g/kg/day

Values are approximate, based on USDA FoodData Central and ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables. Actual values vary by variety, ripeness, serving size, and cooking method. The database rating is a general reference, not an individualized diet recommendation.