Is Cháo Lòng — Pork Offal Porridge safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 920mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 380mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Cháo Lòng — Pork Offal Porridge 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

Cháo Lòng — Pork Offal Porridge

Porridge with mixed pork offal (liver, intestine, heart) — Saigon street favorite.

Prep time 75 min

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

380mg

Phosphorus

380 / 800mg

920mg

Sodium

920 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Organ meats are P-extreme. AVOID for CKD.

Ingredients

1/2 cup rice
Pork bones
100g pork liver
100g pork intestine
Ginger, scallion

Chao Offal Pork Porridge Saigon

Cooking Steps

1
Cook porridge 60 min.
2
Boil organs separately, slice.
3
Top porridge with organs + herbs.

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