Is Chimichanga safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1280mg sodium, 580mg potassium, and 340mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Chimichanga 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

Chimichanga

Deep-fried burrito filled with beef or chicken, beans, rice, cheese — Sonoran/Arizona invention.

Prep time 40 min

Servings 2

Calories 680 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

680

Calories

340mg

Phosphorus

340 / 800mg

1280mg

Sodium

1280 / 2000mg

580mg

Potassium

580 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Burrito + frying = doubled fat + Na. Avoid for CKD.

Ingredients

Wheat tortilla
Beef/chicken
Rice, beans, cheese

Burrito Chimichanga Fried Sonora Tex Mex

Cooking Steps

1
Fill + roll burrito.
2
Deep-fry until golden.

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