CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

22%

Sodium

33%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍚 Grains & Starches Avoid

Flour Taco Shell

Q: Is Flour Taco Shell safe for people with kidney disease?

Flour Taco Shell is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 222.0mg phosphorus, 755.0mg sodium, and 135.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

Q: How much phosphorus is in Flour Taco Shell?

A 100.0g serving of Flour Taco Shell contains 222mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 22% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Flour Taco Shell?

Per 100.0g serving, Flour Taco Shell provides 755mg of sodium — about 33% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Flour Taco Shell?

Flour Taco Shell contains 135mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 7% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram

5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram

Calories

511 kcal

Protein

8.8 g

Carbs

53.2 g

Fat

29.1 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

222 mg

22% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

755 mg

33% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

135 mg

7% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Flour Taco Shell contains levels that significantly exceed CKD-friendly thresholds. Avoid this food regularly. If you must eat it (e.g., on a special occasion), keep portions tiny and adjust the rest of your day accordingly.

Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian — individual CKD stages and lab values vary.

Source & Notes

USDA FNDDS (foodCode: 52215350)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flour Taco Shell safe for people with kidney disease?

Flour Taco Shell is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 222.0mg phosphorus, 755.0mg sodium, and 135.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How much phosphorus is in Flour Taco Shell?

A 100.0g serving of Flour Taco Shell contains 222mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 22% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Flour Taco Shell?

Per 100.0g serving, Flour Taco Shell provides 755mg of sodium — about 33% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Flour Taco Shell?

Flour Taco Shell contains 135mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 7% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Flour Taco Shell?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Flour Taco Shell 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.