Is Khao Pad — Thai Fried Rice safe for CKD patients?

This Thai recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 920mg sodium, 280mg potassium, and 210mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Khao Pad — Thai Fried Rice 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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🇹🇭 Thailand · Thai

Khao Pad — Thai Fried Rice

Day-old rice stir-fried with shrimp or chicken, egg, onion, and a splash of fish sauce.

Prep time 15 min

Servings 2

Calories 480 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

210mg

Phosphorus

210 / 800mg

920mg

Sodium

920 / 2000mg

280mg

Potassium

280 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na Thai option if made at home. Use lime + cucumber.

Ingredients

2 cups day-old rice
Shrimp or chicken
2 eggs
Onion, scallion
Fish sauce 1 tbsp

Chicken Fried Rice Khao Pad Kidney Friendlier Quick Rice Shrimp

Cooking Steps

1
Stir-fry protein.
2
Add rice, eggs, onion.
3
Season lightly.
4
Serve with cucumber + lime.

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