Is Ceviche de Pescado safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 480mg sodium, 580mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Ceviche de Pescado 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

Ceviche de Pescado

Raw fish cured in lime juice with tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, avocado.

Prep time 30 min

Servings 4

Calories 180 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

180

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

480mg

Sodium

480 / 2000mg

580mg

Potassium

580 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na seafood. Skip avocado to lower K.

Ingredients

Fresh fish fillet (sea bass)
Lime juice
Tomato, onion, jalapeño, cilantro
Avocado, tostadas

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Cooking Steps

1
Dice fish.
2
Marinate in lime 30 min.
3
Toss with vegetables.

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