Is Tres Leches Cake safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 210mg sodium, 280mg potassium, and 210mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Tres Leches Cake 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

Tres Leches Cake

Sponge cake soaked in 3 milks (evaporated, condensed, heavy cream).

Prep time 120 min

Servings 8

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

210mg

Phosphorus

210 / 800mg

210mg

Sodium

210 / 2000mg

280mg

Potassium

280 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Milk overload = P. Smaller portion.

Ingredients

Sponge cake
Evaporated + condensed + heavy cream
Whipped cream

Cake Dessert Iconic Milk Tres Leches

Cooking Steps

1
Bake cake.
2
Pour 3 milks over.
3
Soak + chill.

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