Anchovy Fermented Sauce (Mam Nem) — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

100%

Potassium

10%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🧂 Condiments & Oils Avoid

Anchovy Fermented Sauce (Mam Nem)

Q: Is Anchovy Fermented Sauce (Mam Nem) safe for people with kidney disease?

Anchovy Fermented Sauce (Mam Nem) is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 80.0mg phosphorus, 6200.0mg sodium, and 200.0mg 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 Anchovy Fermented Sauce (Mam Nem)?

Anchovy Fermented Sauce (Mam Nem) contains 200mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 10% 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

50 kcal

Protein

8.5 g

Carbs

5.0 g

Fat

0.5 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

80 mg

8% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

6200 mg

100% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

200 mg

10% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Anchovy Fermented Sauce (Mam Nem) 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. Central/Southern VN. Used in bun mam, dipping for grilled meat.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anchovy Fermented Sauce (Mam Nem) safe for people with kidney disease?

Anchovy Fermented Sauce (Mam Nem) is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 80.0mg phosphorus, 6200.0mg sodium, and 200.0mg 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 Anchovy Fermented Sauce (Mam Nem)?

A 100.0g serving of Anchovy Fermented Sauce (Mam Nem) contains 80mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 8% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Anchovy Fermented Sauce (Mam Nem)?

Per 100.0g serving, Anchovy Fermented Sauce (Mam Nem) provides 6200mg of sodium — about 100% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Anchovy Fermented Sauce (Mam Nem)?

Anchovy Fermented Sauce (Mam Nem) contains 200mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 10% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Anchovy Fermented Sauce (Mam Nem)?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Anchovy Fermented Sauce (Mam Nem) 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.