Is Phở Tái — Rare Beef Pho safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 820mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 180mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Phở Tái — Rare Beef Pho 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 Tái — Rare Beef Pho

Pho with paper-thin raw beef slices that cook in the hot broth.

Prep time 75 min

Servings 1

Calories 410 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

410

Calories

180mg

Phosphorus

180 / 800mg

820mg

Sodium

820 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Same as pho — control broth volume.

Ingredients

Pho base
Sirloin sliced paper-thin
Vermicelli

Beef Hanoi Noodle Soup Pho Raw

Cooking Steps

1
Make base broth.
2
Top noodles with raw beef.
3
Pour boiling broth over.

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