Is California Roll safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 580mg sodium, 280mg potassium, and 140mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make California Roll 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

California Roll

Inside-out roll with crab stick, avocado, and cucumber.

Prep time 40 min

Servings 2

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

140mg

Phosphorus

140 / 800mg

580mg

Sodium

580 / 2000mg

280mg

Potassium

280 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Imitation crab is highly processed (sodium). Use real cooked shrimp if possible.

Ingredients

Sushi rice
Nori
Imitation crab (or shrimp)
Avocado, cucumber
Tobiko or sesame

American Japanese Avocado Crab Maki Roll Sushi

Cooking Steps

1
Spread rice on nori.
2
Layer fillings.
3
Roll tight inside-out.
4
Cut into 8 pieces.

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