Is Samgyetang — Ginseng Chicken Soup safe for CKD patients?

This Korean recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 580mg sodium, 480mg potassium, and 320mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Samgyetang — Ginseng Chicken Soup 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

Samgyetang — Ginseng Chicken Soup

Whole young chicken stuffed with sticky rice, ginseng, garlic, jujube — summer stamina soup.

Prep time 75 min

Servings 2

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

320mg

Phosphorus

320 / 800mg

580mg

Sodium

580 / 2000mg

480mg

Potassium

480 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na than other Korean stews (you season at table). Skip salt at table.

Ingredients

1 young chicken
Glutinous rice
Ginseng, garlic, jujube

Chicken Ginseng Kidney Friendlier Samgyetang Soup Stamina Summer

Cooking Steps

1
Stuff chicken with rice + herbs.
2
Simmer 60 min.
3
Season at table with salt.

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