Is Tamales de Pollo safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 820mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 240mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Tamales 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.

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🇲🇽 Mexico · Mexican

Tamales de Pollo

Masa dough filled with shredded chicken in salsa verde, wrapped in corn husk and steamed.

Prep time 180 min

Servings 6

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

240mg

Phosphorus

240 / 800mg

820mg

Sodium

820 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Masa-corn-base + lard = Na+K. Limit to 1 tamale.

Ingredients

Masa harina
Lard
Shredded chicken in salsa
Corn husks

Celebration Chicken Corn Husk Masa Steamed Tamales Traditional

Cooking Steps

1
Make masa dough with lard.
2
Spread on soaked husks.
3
Add filling.
4
Wrap + steam 90 min.

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