Is Huevos Rancheros safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 920mg sodium, 580mg potassium, and 380mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Huevos Rancheros 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

Huevos Rancheros

Fried eggs on corn tortillas, topped with warm ranchero salsa, refried beans, avocado.

Prep time 20 min

Servings 2

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

380mg

Phosphorus

380 / 800mg

920mg

Sodium

920 / 2000mg

580mg

Potassium

580 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Egg + beans + salsa = stacked. Eat without beans.

Ingredients

Corn tortillas
2 eggs
Ranchero salsa
Refried beans, avocado

Beans Breakfast Egg Huevos Rancheros Salsa

Cooking Steps

1
Warm tortillas.
2
Fry eggs.
3
Top with salsa + beans.

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