Is Tempura Mixed safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 820mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 220mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Tempura Mixed 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 Mixed

Light-battered shrimp and vegetables deep-fried until crispy, served with tentsuyu dip.

Prep time 45 min

Servings 2

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

220mg

Phosphorus

220 / 800mg

820mg

Sodium

820 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Tempura batter itself low-Na. Dipping sauce is the issue. Use lemon + salt sparingly.

Ingredients

2 shrimp
Sweet potato, eggplant, shiitake
Tempura batter (ice cold)
Tentsuyu or salt+lemon

Fried Iconic Shrimp Tempura Vegetable

Cooking Steps

1
Make ice-cold batter.
2
Dip + deep-fry 60-90 sec each.
3
Drain, serve immediately.

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