Is Phở Nạm — Brisket Pho safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 830mg sodium, 390mg potassium, and 190mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Phở Nạm — Brisket 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.

Avoid

🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Phở Nạm — Brisket Pho

Pho with slow-cooked brisket slices — fattier than sirloin.

Prep time 90 min

Servings 1

Calories 430 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

430

Calories

190mg

Phosphorus

190 / 800mg

830mg

Sodium

830 / 2000mg

390mg

Potassium

390 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Brisket is fattier — more P. Use lean cuts.

Ingredients

Pho base
Brisket, slow-cooked and sliced
Vermicelli

Beef Brisket Hanoi Noodle Soup Pho

Cooking Steps

1
Make base broth with brisket.
2
Slice cooked brisket.
3
Assemble bowls.

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