Puerto Rican Style Stuffed Green Pepper — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

10%

Sodium

32%

Potassium

16%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥩 Meat & Protein Avoid

Puerto Rican Style Stuffed Green Pepper

Q: Is Puerto Rican Style Stuffed Green Pepper safe for people with kidney disease?

Puerto Rican Style Stuffed Green Pepper is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 99.0mg phosphorus, 732.0mg sodium, and 315.0mg 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 potassium is in Puerto Rican Style Stuffed Green Pepper?

Puerto Rican Style Stuffed Green Pepper contains 315mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 16% 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

152 kcal

Protein

8.9 g

Carbs

15.6 g

Fat

5.8 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

99 mg

10% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

732 mg

32% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

315 mg

16% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Puerto Rican Style Stuffed Green Pepper 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: 27319010)

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Phosphorus45 mg

Sodium27 mg

Potassium79 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Puerto Rican Style Stuffed Green Pepper safe for people with kidney disease?

Puerto Rican Style Stuffed Green Pepper is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 99.0mg phosphorus, 732.0mg sodium, and 315.0mg 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 Puerto Rican Style Stuffed Green Pepper?

A 100.0g serving of Puerto Rican Style Stuffed Green Pepper contains 99mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 10% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Puerto Rican Style Stuffed Green Pepper?

Per 100.0g serving, Puerto Rican Style Stuffed Green Pepper provides 732mg of sodium — about 32% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Puerto Rican Style Stuffed Green Pepper?

Puerto Rican Style Stuffed Green Pepper contains 315mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 16% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Puerto Rican Style Stuffed Green Pepper?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Puerto Rican Style Stuffed Green Pepper 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.