Is Phở Chua — Sour Pho Lang Son safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 880mg sodium, 390mg potassium, and 210mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Phở Chua — Sour Pho Lang Son 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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🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Phở Chua — Sour Pho Lang Son

Lang Son cold pho — rice noodles, char siu, herbs, peanuts, sweet-sour dressing.

Prep time 45 min

Servings 2

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

210mg

Phosphorus

210 / 800mg

880mg

Sodium

880 / 2000mg

390mg

Potassium

390 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Cold dish, no broth = less Na soaked. Skip peanuts for CKD.

Ingredients

250g pho noodles
200g char siu pork
Lettuce, herbs
Crushed peanuts (skip)
Vinegar-sugar-fish-sauce dressing

Cold Lang Son Noodle North Vietnam Pho

Cooking Steps

1
Cook noodles, cool.
2
Toss with dressing.
3
Top with pork, herbs.

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