Plantain Tortillas — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

32%

Potassium

23%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍿 Snacks Avoid

Plantain Tortillas

Q: Is Plantain Tortillas safe for people with kidney disease?

Plantain Tortillas is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 22.0mg phosphorus, 733.0mg sodium, and 467.0mg 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 Plantain Tortillas?

A 100.0g serving of Plantain Tortillas contains 22mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 2% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Plantain Tortillas?

Per 100.0g serving, Plantain Tortillas provides 733mg of sodium — about 32% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Plantain Tortillas?

Plantain Tortillas contains 467mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 23% 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

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Calories

111 kcal

Protein

0.0 g

Carbs

31.1 g

Fat

0.0 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

22 mg

2% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

733 mg

32% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

467 mg

23% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Plantain Tortillas 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 Branded (fdc_id: 2474515) · Positively Plantain

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plantain Tortillas safe for people with kidney disease?

Plantain Tortillas is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 22.0mg phosphorus, 733.0mg sodium, and 467.0mg 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 Plantain Tortillas?

A 100.0g serving of Plantain Tortillas contains 22mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 2% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Plantain Tortillas?

Per 100.0g serving, Plantain Tortillas provides 733mg of sodium — about 32% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Plantain Tortillas?

Plantain Tortillas contains 467mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 23% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Plantain Tortillas?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Plantain Tortillas 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.