Is Jajangmyeon — Black Bean Noodles safe for CKD patients?

This Korean recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1480mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 260mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Jajangmyeon — Black Bean Noodles 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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🇰🇷 Korea · Korean

Jajangmyeon — Black Bean Noodles

Wheat noodles topped with thick chunjang (black bean paste) sauce with pork and onion.

Prep time 40 min

Servings 2

Calories 620 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

620

Calories

260mg

Phosphorus

260 / 800mg

1480mg

Sodium

1480 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Chunjang = Na bomb. Halve sauce.

Ingredients

Wheat noodles
100g pork
Onion, zucchini
Chunjang 3 tbsp

Black Bean Chinese Korean Iconic Jajangmyeon Noodle Pork

Cooking Steps

1
Stir-fry pork + vegetables.
2
Add chunjang, sugar, water.
3
Cook noodles, top with sauce.

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