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Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Higher riskBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Tortillas is rated Higher risk - Phosphorus exceeds 35% of its limit, past the 30% warning line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus346 mg35%
High
Sodium617 mg31%
High
Potassium262 mg13%
Low

About this food

Tortillas belongs to the Grains & Starches category. 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 phosphorus is the top contributor (35% 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

Protein9.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber9.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.4 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

Practical tip: 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?

Tortillas scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (35% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Tortillas rated Higher risk?

The reason: Phosphorus (346 mg, 35%) is the most prominent of Tortillas's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Phosphorus is in Tortillas?

Per 100 g, Tortillas contains Phosphorus 346 mg, which is 35% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Tortillas safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Tortillas falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 262 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Tortillas compare to other grains & starches foods?

Compared with the typical Grains & Starches food, Tortillas has more Phosphorus - 346 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.