Is Phở Gân — Tendon Pho safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 810mg sodium, 340mg potassium, and 150mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Phở Gân — Tendon 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 Gân — Tendon Pho

Pho with soft-cooked beef tendons — gelatinous and rich.

Prep time 180 min

Servings 1

Calories 390 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

390

Calories

150mg

Phosphorus

150 / 800mg

810mg

Sodium

810 / 2000mg

340mg

Potassium

340 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Tendon P lower than meat, but Na same.

Ingredients

Pho base
Beef tendons, slow-cooked 3 hours
Vermicelli

Beef Hanoi Noodle Soup Pho Tendon

Cooking Steps

1
Simmer tendons until soft.
2
Add to pho broth.
3
Assemble bowls.

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