Is Banchan — Radish Kimchi (Kkakdugi) safe for CKD patients?

This Korean recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1380mg sodium, 280mg potassium, and 40mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Banchan — Radish Kimchi (Kkakdugi) 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.

Avoid

🇰🇷 Korea · Korean

Banchan — Radish Kimchi (Kkakdugi)

Cubed daikon radish kimchi — sweeter, crunchier than cabbage version.

Prep time 40 min

Servings 4

Calories 40 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

40mg

Phosphorus

40 / 800mg

1380mg

Sodium

1380 / 2000mg

280mg

Potassium

280 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Still Na bomb. Limit.

Ingredients

Daikon, cubed
Gochugaru paste
Garlic, ginger

Banchan Crunchy Fermented Kimchi Radish

Cooking Steps

1
Salt daikon 1 hour.
2
Mix with paste.
3
Ferment 2 days.

Add to your meal plan

Send this recipe's nutrients to the CKD Meal Calculator to track your daily phosphorus, sodium & potassium totals.

← ← Browse all recipes