Is Tempura Udon safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1480mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 260mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Tempura Udon 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

Tempura Udon

Udon noodle soup topped with crispy shrimp tempura.

Prep time 40 min

Servings 2

Calories 520 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

520

Calories

260mg

Phosphorus

260 / 800mg

1480mg

Sodium

1480 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Tempura absorbs broth Na. Eat tempura first crispy, drain broth.

Ingredients

Udon noodles
Dashi broth
Shrimp tempura

Noodle Soup Shrimp Tempura Udon

Cooking Steps

1
Make broth + udon.
2
Top with tempura just before serving.

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