Is Bean & Rice Burrito safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 920mg sodium, 680mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Bean & Rice Burrito 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

Bean & Rice Burrito

Simple vegetarian burrito with refried beans, Mexican rice, cheese, salsa.

Prep time 25 min

Servings 2

Calories 520 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

520

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

920mg

Sodium

920 / 2000mg

680mg

Potassium

680 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Beans + cheese = avoid for CKD.

Ingredients

Wheat tortilla
Refried beans
Mexican rice
Cheese, salsa

Beans Burrito Cal Mex Cheese Rice Vegetarian

Cooking Steps

1
Layer + roll.

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