Is Burrito Carne Asada safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1380mg sodium, 580mg potassium, and 340mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Burrito Carne Asada 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

Burrito Carne Asada

Large wheat tortilla wrapped around carne asada, rice, beans, salsa, cheese, sour cream.

Prep time 30 min

Servings 2

Calories 680 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

680

Calories

340mg

Phosphorus

340 / 800mg

1380mg

Sodium

1380 / 2000mg

580mg

Potassium

580 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Everything combined = max Na+P+K. Order without beans + cheese for partial reduction.

Ingredients

Wheat tortilla (large)
Carne asada
Mexican rice
Refried beans
Salsa, cheese, sour cream

Beans Beef Burrito Cal Mex Carne Asada Rice Wrap

Cooking Steps

1
Layer fillings.
2
Roll tight, fold ends.
3
Optionally grill seam-down.

Add to your meal plan

Send this recipe's nutrients to the CKD Meal Calculator to track your daily phosphorus, sodium & potassium totals.

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