Is Chè Đậu Xanh — Mung Bean Dessert safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 15mg sodium, 280mg potassium, and 150mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Chè Đậu Xanh — Mung Bean Dessert 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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Chè Đậu Xanh — Mung Bean Dessert

Sweet warm or cold soup with split mung beans, coconut milk, and sugar.

Prep time 40 min

Servings 4

Calories 260 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

260

Calories

150mg

Phosphorus

150 / 800mg

15mg

Sodium

15 / 2000mg

280mg

Potassium

280 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Mung beans are high in P + K. Limit serving size.

Ingredients

1 cup split mung beans
1/2 cup sugar
Coconut milk
Pandan leaf

Che Coconut Dessert Mung Bean Warm

Cooking Steps

1
Soak mung beans 2 hours.
2
Boil with pandan 30 min until soft.
3
Add sugar, simmer 5 min.
4
Drizzle coconut milk.

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