Is Banchan — Bean Sprout Namul safe for CKD patients?

This Korean recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 320mg sodium, 210mg potassium, and 80mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Banchan — Bean Sprout Namul 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

Banchan — Bean Sprout Namul

Mung bean sprouts seasoned with soy, sesame oil, garlic.

Prep time 15 min

Servings 4

Calories 60 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

80mg

Phosphorus

80 / 800mg

320mg

Sodium

320 / 2000mg

210mg

Potassium

210 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-K banchan option.

Ingredients

Bean sprouts
Soy 1 tsp, sesame oil, garlic

Banchan Bean Sprouts Kidney Friendlier Sesame Side Dish

Cooking Steps

1
Blanch sprouts.
2
Season.

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