Is Huevos Divorciados safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 820mg sodium, 480mg potassium, and 340mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Huevos Divorciados 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 Divorciados

Two fried eggs separated by a strip of beans — one with red salsa, one with green.

Prep time 15 min

Servings 2

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

340mg

Phosphorus

340 / 800mg

820mg

Sodium

820 / 2000mg

480mg

Potassium

480 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Same as huevos rancheros — skip beans.

Ingredients

2 eggs
Red + green salsa
Refried beans
Tortillas

Breakfast Divorciados Egg Huevos Red Green Salsa

Cooking Steps

1
Fry eggs on tortillas.
2
Top each with different salsa.

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