Is Chè Khoai Môn — Taro Sweet Soup safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 40mg sodium, 510mg potassium, and 140mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Chè Khoai Môn — Taro Sweet 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

🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Chè Khoai Môn — Taro Sweet Soup

Taro chunks in sweet coconut milk soup with tapioca pearls.

Prep time 45 min

Servings 4

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

140mg

Phosphorus

140 / 800mg

40mg

Sodium

40 / 2000mg

510mg

Potassium

510 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Taro is K-extreme. Avoid for CKD.

Ingredients

300g taro, cubed
Tapioca pearls
Coconut milk
Sugar

Che Coconut Dessert Tapioca Taro

Cooking Steps

1
Boil taro 15 min until tender.
2
Add coconut milk + sugar.
3
Top with tapioca pearls.

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