Is Pico de Gallo safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 280mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 40mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Pico de Gallo 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

Pico de Gallo

Fresh chopped tomato, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime — classic salsa fresca.

Prep time 10 min

Servings 4

Calories 40 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

40mg

Phosphorus

40 / 800mg

280mg

Sodium

280 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na salsa. Tomato K moderate.

Ingredients

2 tomatoes
1 onion
Jalapeño
Cilantro, lime, salt

Everyday Fresh Kidney Friendlier Pico De Gallo Salsa Tomato

Cooking Steps

1
Dice all.
2
Toss.

Add to your meal plan

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