Is Tacos de Carne Asada safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 820mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 260mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Tacos de Carne Asada more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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🇲🇽 Mexico · Mexican

Tacos de Carne Asada

Grilled marinated skirt steak chopped into corn tortillas with onion, cilantro, lime.

Prep time 30 min

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

260mg

Phosphorus

260 / 800mg

820mg

Sodium

820 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na taco. Use less salt in marinade.

Ingredients

400g skirt steak
Lime, garlic, salt, pepper
Corn tortillas
Onion, cilantro, lime

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Cooking Steps

1
Marinate beef 30 min.
2
Grill rare.
3
Chop, fill tortillas.

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