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Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased

Per 100 g edible portion
Dishes
ModerateUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Tortellini falls in the Moderate tier, mainly driven by Phosphorus (21%). Enjoy in moderation.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus212 mg21%
Moderate
Sodium406 mg20%
Moderate
Potassium89 mg4%
Low

About this food

About Tortellini: Mixed dishes depend entirely on their ingredients and cooking method. When checking a dish, use the main ingredients as the guide and watch the sodium that sauces bring. As a Dishes item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Tortellini's phosphorus is the top contributor (21% of its limit). Source matters: animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80%, additive phosphorus near 100% - the same number can mean very different real loads.

Other nutrients

Protein13.5 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber1.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.9 gMay contain added 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: Processed additive (highest absorption) · Potassium form: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

Practical tip: Evaluate by the main ingredients and watch the sodium that sauces and marinated parts bring.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tortellini safe for kidney disease?

Tortellini scores Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (21% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Tortellini rated Moderate?

The reason: Phosphorus (212 mg, 21%) is the most prominent of Tortellini's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Tortellini?

Per 100 g, Tortellini contains Phosphorus 212 mg, which is 21% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Tortellini safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Tortellini falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 89 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Tortellini compare to other dishes foods?

Compared with the typical Dishes food, Tortellini has more Phosphorus - 212 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.