Is Tacos de Pollo safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 680mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 240mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Tacos de Pollo 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.

Avoid

🇲🇽 Mexico · Mexican

Tacos de Pollo

Shredded grilled chicken in corn tortilla with onion, cilantro, salsa.

Prep time 25 min

Servings 4

Calories 340 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

340

Calories

240mg

Phosphorus

240 / 800mg

680mg

Sodium

680 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na option. Use plain grilled chicken + minimal salsa.

Ingredients

Grilled chicken
Corn tortillas
Onion, cilantro
Salsa

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Cooking Steps

1
Shred chicken.
2
Warm tortillas.
3
Fill + top.

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