Is Saba Shioyaki — Salt-Grilled Mackerel safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 680mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 340mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Saba Shioyaki — Salt-Grilled Mackerel more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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🇯🇵 Japan · Japanese

Saba Shioyaki — Salt-Grilled Mackerel

Salted mackerel grilled until skin is crispy and flesh tender.

Prep time 40 min

Servings 2

Calories 320 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

320

Calories

340mg

Phosphorus

340 / 800mg

680mg

Sodium

680 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Mackerel P-extreme. Use less salt. Eat smaller portion.

Ingredients

2 mackerel fillets
Salt 1 tsp (reduce)
Daikon grated
Soy

Fish Grilled Mackerel Saba Salt Cured Traditional

Cooking Steps

1
Salt mackerel 30 min.
2
Pat dry, grill 6 min.
3
Serve with grated daikon.

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