Is Japchae — Sweet Potato Noodles safe for CKD patients?

This Korean recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1080mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 240mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Japchae — Sweet Potato Noodles 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

Japchae — Sweet Potato Noodles

Chewy sweet potato glass noodles tossed with beef, spinach, carrot, mushrooms, soy-sesame dressing.

Prep time 40 min

Servings 4

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

240mg

Phosphorus

240 / 800mg

1080mg

Sodium

1080 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Soy is the Na. Use 1 tbsp instead of 3.

Ingredients

200g sweet potato starch noodles
100g beef
Spinach, carrot, mushroom, bell pepper
Sauce: soy, sesame oil, sugar

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Cooking Steps

1
Cook noodles, drain.
2
Stir-fry each vegetable separately.
3
Combine + season.

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