Is Natto Rice safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 420mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Natto Rice 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

🇯🇵 Japan · Japanese

Natto Rice

Fermented sticky soybeans over rice with mustard, soy, and scallion.

Prep time 3 min

Servings 1

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

420mg

Sodium

420 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Natto K + P moderate. Skip the soy sauce packet.

Ingredients

1 pack natto
1 cup rice
Mustard, soy (skip)
Scallion

Breakfast Fermented Health Natto Rice Soybean

Cooking Steps

1
Stir natto vigorously.
2
Add to rice.
3
Top with mustard + scallion.

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