Is Phở Cuốn — Pho Rolls safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 520mg sodium, 320mg potassium, and 160mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Phở Cuốn — Pho Rolls 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

Phở Cuốn — Pho Rolls

Hanoi specialty — fresh pho sheets wrapped around stir-fried beef and herbs.

Prep time 25 min

Servings 2

Calories 250 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

250

Calories

160mg

Phosphorus

160 / 800mg

520mg

Sodium

520 / 2000mg

320mg

Potassium

320 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Lower-sodium than soup pho since no broth. Watch dipping sauce.

Ingredients

8 fresh pho sheets (or rice paper)
200g beef sirloin
Lettuce, herbs
Fish sauce dip (diluted)

Beef Hanoi Kidney Friendlier Pho Rolls

Cooking Steps

1
Stir-fry beef 90 sec.
2
Wrap pho sheet around lettuce, beef, herbs.
3
Dip in diluted nuoc cham.

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