Is Shio Ramen safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 2080mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 260mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Shio Ramen 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

🇯🇵 Japan · Japanese

Shio Ramen

Clear salt-based broth ramen — purest expression of ramen flavor.

Prep time 50 min

Servings 2

Calories 480 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

260mg

Phosphorus

260 / 800mg

2080mg

Sodium

2080 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Lowest-fat ramen but still high Na from salt + dashi.

Ingredients

200g ramen noodles
Dashi 600ml
Salt tare
Chashu, scallion, kamaboko

Clear Broth Noodle Soup Ramen Shio

Cooking Steps

1
Mix salt tare into hot dashi.
2
Cook noodles.
3
Top + serve.

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