Is Quesadilla safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 820mg sodium, 210mg potassium, and 340mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Quesadilla 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

Quesadilla

Tortilla folded with melted cheese (and often chicken or veggies), griddled crispy.

Prep time 15 min

Servings 2

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

340mg

Phosphorus

340 / 800mg

820mg

Sodium

820 / 2000mg

210mg

Potassium

210 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Cheese P-heavy. Use less + fill with grilled chicken.

Ingredients

Tortilla
Mexican cheese (queso oaxaca)
Optional: chicken, mushroom
Salsa

Cheese Everyday Grilled Quesadilla Quick Tortilla

Cooking Steps

1
Fill tortilla with cheese.
2
Fold + griddle until crispy.

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