Is Guacamole safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 380mg sodium, 680mg potassium, and 80mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Guacamole 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

Guacamole

Mashed avocado with lime, onion, cilantro, salt, optional tomato + jalapeño.

Prep time 10 min

Servings 4

Calories 180 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

180

Calories

80mg

Phosphorus

80 / 800mg

380mg

Sodium

380 / 2000mg

680mg

Potassium

680 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Avocado K-extreme (680mg/avocado). Avoid for CKD Stage 3+.

Ingredients

2 avocados
Lime, salt
Onion, cilantro
Tomato, jalapeño (optional)

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Cooking Steps

1
Mash avocado.
2
Mix in lime + seasonings.

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