Lentils form a great source of protein in a Renal Diet, especially if you follow a Vegetarian or Vegan diet. The table below elucidates the “kidney-safe” portions for 1 person per day.
Recommended Portion: 1 serving of any 1 item below once per day
Measures: 1 Cup = 250 mL (8 ounces) ; 1 Tablespoon = 15 mL; 1 Teaspoon = 5 mL
PULSES & SOY PRODUCTS | ONE SERVING-EQUIVALENT |
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Split yellow lentil (without green husk) (Moong dal) ![]() | 1 Cup (8 ounces) cooked |
Split Bengal Gram (Chana Dal) ![]() | 1 Cup (8 oz) cooked |
Split yellow Peas (Matar Dal) ![]() | 1 Cup (8 oz) cooked |
Red Lentil (split & without black husk) (Masoor Dal) ![]() | 1/2 Cup (4 oz) cooked (Limit to once per week) |
Chickpea (Chhole) ![]() | 1/2 Cup (4 oz) cooked |
Black Chickpea (Kala chana) ![]() | 1/2 Cup, boiled (as a snack) |
Soy chunks (not soy bean) ![]() | 18-20 soy chunks (limit to 3 times a week) |