Vietnamese Fish Sauce (regular) — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

100%

Potassium

13%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🧂 Condiments & Oils Avoid

Vietnamese Fish Sauce (regular)

Q: Is Vietnamese Fish Sauce (regular) safe for people with kidney disease?

Vietnamese Fish Sauce (regular) is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 6.0mg phosphorus, 7800.0mg sodium, and 250.0mg 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 potassium is in Vietnamese Fish Sauce (regular)?

Vietnamese Fish Sauce (regular) contains 250mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 13% 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

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Calories

30 kcal

Protein

4.2 g

Carbs

3.2 g

Fat

0.0 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

6 mg

1% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

7800 mg

100% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

250 mg

13% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Vietnamese Fish Sauce (regular) 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

Vietnamese condiment. USDA estimate. Most common grocery brand (20-25°N).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vietnamese Fish Sauce (regular) safe for people with kidney disease?

Vietnamese Fish Sauce (regular) is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 6.0mg phosphorus, 7800.0mg sodium, and 250.0mg 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 Vietnamese Fish Sauce (regular)?

A 100.0g serving of Vietnamese Fish Sauce (regular) contains 6mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 1% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Vietnamese Fish Sauce (regular)?

Per 100.0g serving, Vietnamese Fish Sauce (regular) provides 7800mg of sodium — about 100% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Vietnamese Fish Sauce (regular)?

Vietnamese Fish Sauce (regular) contains 250mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 13% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Vietnamese Fish Sauce (regular)?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Vietnamese Fish Sauce (regular) 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.