Is Chè Bưởi — Pomelo Sweet Soup safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 30mg sodium, 180mg potassium, and 80mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Chè Bưởi — Pomelo 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.

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🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Chè Bưởi — Pomelo Sweet Soup

Crunchy pomelo peel rinds in mung bean coconut sweet soup.

Prep time 60 min

Servings 4

Calories 240 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

240

Calories

80mg

Phosphorus

80 / 800mg

30mg

Sodium

30 / 2000mg

180mg

Potassium

180 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Lower minerals than chè đậu xanh. Limit portion.

Ingredients

Pomelo rind, processed
Mung bean
Coconut milk
Sugar

Che Dessert Mung Bean Pomelo Unique

Cooking Steps

1
Process pomelo rind (soak, boil, drain repeat).
2
Cook with mung bean + sugar.
3
Drizzle coconut milk.

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