Is Seaweed Egg Drop Soup safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 620mg sodium, 280mg potassium, and 90mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Seaweed Egg Drop 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.

Avoid

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Seaweed Egg Drop Soup

Quick 5-minute soup — dried seaweed sheets and egg ribbons in light broth.

Prep time 10 min

Servings 4

Calories 80 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

90mg

Phosphorus

90 / 800mg

620mg

Sodium

620 / 2000mg

280mg

Potassium

280 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Seaweed adds Na quickly. Use just 1 small sheet per pot.

Ingredients

2 sheets dried nori/zicai
2 eggs
Hot water
Sesame oil
Scallion

Chinese Egg Everyday Quick Seaweed Soup

Cooking Steps

1
Bring water to boil.
2
Add seaweed.
3
Drizzle egg.
4
Finish with sesame oil.

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