Is Samosa safe for CKD patients?

This Indian recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 680mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 140mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Samosa 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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🇮🇳 India · Indian

Samosa

Triangular pastry filled with spiced potato-peas, deep-fried until golden.

Prep time 90 min

Servings 4

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

140mg

Phosphorus

140 / 800mg

680mg

Sodium

680 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Potato + chutney = Na+K. Limit to 1 per serving.

Ingredients

Maida pastry
Potato + peas filling
Chaat masala

Fried Iconic Pastry Potato Samosa Street Food

Cooking Steps

1
Make filling.
2
Fold pastry triangles.
3
Deep-fry until golden.

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