Is Egg Fried Rice safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 680mg sodium, 230mg potassium, and 180mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Egg Fried 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.

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🇨🇳 China · Chinese

Egg Fried Rice

Day-old rice stir-fried with eggs, scallion, and a splash of soy — simple home staple.

Prep time 15 min

Servings 2

Calories 480 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

180mg

Phosphorus

180 / 800mg

680mg

Sodium

680 / 2000mg

230mg

Potassium

230 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na rice option. Use 1 tsp soy total.

Ingredients

2 cups day-old rice
2 eggs
Scallion
Soy 1 tsp
Oil

Chinese Egg Everyday Fried Rice Kidney Friendlier Quick Rice

Cooking Steps

1
Scramble eggs, set aside.
2
Stir-fry rice on high heat.
3
Add eggs back, scallion, soy.

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