Snakehead Fish Sauce (Mam Ca Loc) — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

18%

Sodium

100%

Potassium

14%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🧂 Condiments & Oils Avoid

Snakehead Fish Sauce (Mam Ca Loc)

Q: Is Snakehead Fish Sauce (Mam Ca Loc) safe for people with kidney disease?

Snakehead Fish Sauce (Mam Ca Loc) is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 180.0mg phosphorus, 5800.0mg sodium, and 280.0mg 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 Snakehead Fish Sauce (Mam Ca Loc)?

Snakehead Fish Sauce (Mam Ca Loc) contains 280mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 14% 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

5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram

Calories

100 kcal

Protein

16.0 g

Carbs

8.0 g

Fat

1.0 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

180 mg

18% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

5800 mg

100% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

280 mg

14% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Snakehead Fish Sauce (Mam Ca Loc) 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. EST. Mekong Delta specialty (Chau Doc). Triple-flagged (Na+K+P).

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

Looking for safer choices in Condiments & Oils? Try these instead:

Safe

Suka (Coconut Vinegar)

Red Wine Vinegar — Banyuls

Custard Powder (Bird's)

Phosphorus10 mg

Sodium100 mg

Potassium15 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Snakehead Fish Sauce (Mam Ca Loc) safe for people with kidney disease?

Snakehead Fish Sauce (Mam Ca Loc) is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 180.0mg phosphorus, 5800.0mg sodium, and 280.0mg 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 Snakehead Fish Sauce (Mam Ca Loc)?

A 100.0g serving of Snakehead Fish Sauce (Mam Ca Loc) contains 180mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 18% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Snakehead Fish Sauce (Mam Ca Loc)?

Per 100.0g serving, Snakehead Fish Sauce (Mam Ca Loc) provides 5800mg of sodium — about 100% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Snakehead Fish Sauce (Mam Ca Loc)?

Snakehead Fish Sauce (Mam Ca Loc) contains 280mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 14% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Snakehead Fish Sauce (Mam Ca Loc)?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Snakehead Fish Sauce (Mam Ca Loc) 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.