Is Burrito Pollo safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1280mg sodium, 480mg potassium, and 320mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Burrito Pollo 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

Burrito Pollo

Chicken burrito with rice, beans, lettuce, salsa, cheese, sour cream.

Prep time 30 min

Servings 2

Calories 620 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

620

Calories

320mg

Phosphorus

320 / 800mg

1280mg

Sodium

1280 / 2000mg

480mg

Potassium

480 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Same as carne asada burrito. Order light on beans + cheese.

Ingredients

Wheat tortilla
Grilled chicken
Rice, beans
Lettuce, salsa, cheese

Beans Burrito Cal Mex Chicken Rice Wrap

Cooking Steps

1
Same as burrito carne asada.

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