Is Chilaquiles safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1080mg sodium, 580mg potassium, and 340mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Chilaquiles 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

Chilaquiles

Tortilla chips simmered in red or green salsa, topped with fried egg, crema, cheese.

Prep time 25 min

Servings 2

Calories 480 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

340mg

Phosphorus

340 / 800mg

1080mg

Sodium

1080 / 2000mg

580mg

Potassium

580 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Tortilla chips + salsa + cheese = Na bomb. Avoid for CKD.

Ingredients

Tortilla chips
Red or green salsa
Eggs, crema, cheese, onion

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Cooking Steps

1
Simmer chips in salsa briefly.
2
Top with eggs + toppings.

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