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Taco shells, baked

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
ModerateOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Taco shells's Moderate rating is led by Phosphorus (23%), placing it in the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus233 mg23%
Moderate
Sodium324 mg16%
Moderate
Potassium231 mg12%
Low

About this food

Taco shells (Grains & Starches). Grains and starches are usually relatively low in potassium and phosphorus, making them a sensible base for a CKD diet. Watch whole-grain and some processed grain products, which can carry more phosphorus. This is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

Taco shells's phosphorus (23%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein6.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber6.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.5 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Use refined grains as the base and treat whole grains by portion, since they carry more phosphorus.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Taco shells safe for kidney disease?

Taco shells scores Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (23% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Taco shells rated Moderate?

The reason: Phosphorus (233 mg, 23%) is the most prominent of Taco shells's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Taco shells?

On a per-100 g basis, Taco shells contains Phosphorus 233 mg, or 23% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Taco shells safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Taco shells falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 231 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Taco shells compare to other grains & starches foods?

Measured against other Grains & Starches foods, Taco shells is more in Phosphorus (233 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.