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Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, flour, without added calcium

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
ModerateTortillas receives a Moderate rating. Sodium leads the three minerals at 24% of its daily limit, so portion size matters.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus124 mg12%
Low
Sodium478 mg24%
Moderate
Potassium131 mg7%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Grains & Starches deserve attention: Tortillas - 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.

Nutrient insight

Tortillas's sodium (24%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein8.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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 Tortillas safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Tortillas is Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (24%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Tortillas rated Moderate?

Simply put: among Tortillas's three minerals, Sodium is highest (478 mg, 24%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Tortillas?

On a per-100 g basis, Tortillas contains Sodium 478 mg, or 24% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Tortillas safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Tortillas falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 131 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Tortillas compare to other grains & starches foods?

Measured against other Grains & Starches foods, Tortillas is more in Sodium (478 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.