Puerto Rican Style Meatballs — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

15%

Sodium

40%

Potassium

16%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

Meat & Protein Avoid

Puerto Rican Style Meatballs

Q: Is Puerto Rican Style Meatballs safe for people with kidney disease?

Puerto Rican Style Meatballs is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 151.0mg phosphorus, 922.0mg sodium, and 324.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

Q: How much phosphorus is in Puerto Rican Style Meatballs?

A 100.0g serving of Puerto Rican Style Meatballs contains 151mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 15% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Puerto Rican Style Meatballs?

Per 100.0g serving, Puerto Rican Style Meatballs provides 922mg of sodium — about 40% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Puerto Rican Style Meatballs?

Puerto Rican Style Meatballs contains 324mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 16% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram

5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram

Calories

225 kcal

Protein

14.3 g

Carbs

6.9 g

Fat

15.3 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

151 mg

15% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

922 mg

40% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

324 mg

16% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: หลีกเลี่ยง for CKD

Puerto Rican Style Meatballs contains levels that significantly exceed CKD-friendly thresholds. Avoid this food regularly. If you must eat it (e.g., on a special occasion), keep portions tiny and adjust the rest of your day accordingly.

Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian — individual CKD stages and lab values vary.

Source & Notes

USDA FNDDS (foodCode: 27118110)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Puerto Rican Style Meatballs safe for people with kidney disease?

Puerto Rican Style Meatballs is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 151.0mg phosphorus, 922.0mg sodium, and 324.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How much phosphorus is in Puerto Rican Style Meatballs?

A 100.0g serving of Puerto Rican Style Meatballs contains 151mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 15% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Puerto Rican Style Meatballs?

Per 100.0g serving, Puerto Rican Style Meatballs provides 922mg of sodium — about 40% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Puerto Rican Style Meatballs?

Puerto Rican Style Meatballs contains 324mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 16% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Puerto Rican Style Meatballs?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Puerto Rican Style Meatballs is rated Avoid (Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD), dialysis patients should consult their dietitian before consuming this food. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.

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