Is Edamame safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 380mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 150mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Edamame 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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🇯🇵 Japan · Japanese

Edamame

Young soybeans in pods, boiled and salted — izakaya classic appetizer.

Prep time 10 min

Servings 4

Calories 140 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

140

Calories

150mg

Phosphorus

150 / 800mg

380mg

Sodium

380 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Use less salt — almost no Na if unsalted. K + P moderate from soy.

Ingredients

300g frozen edamame in pods
Sea salt 1 tsp (reduce)

Appetizer Edamame Izakaya Kidney Friendlier Quick Soybean

Cooking Steps

1
Boil edamame 5 min.
2
Drain, sprinkle salt.

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