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 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
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