Is Canh Cá Nấu Chua — Sour Fish Soup (Northern) safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 580mg sodium, 480mg potassium, and 220mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Canh Cá Nấu Chua — Sour Fish Soup (Northern) 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 Cá Nấu Chua — Sour Fish Soup (Northern)

Avoid

🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Canh Cá Nấu Chua — Sour Fish Soup (Northern)

Northern version of canh chua with carp, tamarind, dill, and tomato.

Prep time 35 min

Servings 4

Calories 180 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

180

Calories

220mg

Phosphorus

220 / 800mg

580mg

Sodium

580 / 2000mg

480mg

Potassium

480 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Tamarind adds K. Try lemon instead.

Ingredients

400g carp
2 tbsp tamarind
2 tomatoes
Dill
Fish sauce 1 tsp

Canh Fish North Vietnam Soup Sour

Cooking Steps

1
Boil tamarind+water+tomato.
2
Add fish, simmer 8 min.
3
Garnish with dill.

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