Is Canh Rau Ngót Thịt Băm — Sweet Leaf Pork Soup safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 420mg sodium, 580mg potassium, and 150mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Canh Rau Ngót Thịt Băm — Sweet Leaf Pork 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.

Canh Rau Ngót Thịt Băm — Sweet Leaf Pork Soup

Avoid

🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Canh Rau Ngót Thịt Băm — Sweet Leaf Pork Soup

Quick everyday soup — fresh sweet leaf with minced pork in clear broth.

Prep time 15 min

Servings 4

Calories 160 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

160

Calories

150mg

Phosphorus

150 / 800mg

420mg

Sodium

420 / 2000mg

580mg

Potassium

580 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Sweet leaf (rau ngot) is high K. Substitute with chayote or winter melon for CKD.

Ingredients

200g sweet leaf (rau ngot)
150g ground pork
Fish sauce 1 tsp
Scallions, pepper

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Cooking Steps

1
Sauté minced pork 2 min until cooked.
2
Add 1L water, bring to boil.
3
Add washed sweet leaf, simmer 1 min — DO NOT overcook.
4
Season lightly. Serve immediately.

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