Is White Fungus & Lotus Seed Soup safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 15mg sodium, 480mg potassium, and 260mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make White Fungus & Lotus Seed Soup 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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White Fungus & Lotus Seed Soup

Sweet dessert soup with rehydrated white fungus, lotus seeds, and rock sugar.

Prep time 90 min

Servings 4

Calories 180 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

180

Calories

260mg

Phosphorus

260 / 800mg

15mg

Sodium

15 / 2000mg

480mg

Potassium

480 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Lotus seeds = K + P bomb. Replace with red dates only.

Ingredients

1 white fungus
50g lotus seeds
Rock sugar
Red dates
Goji berries

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Cooking Steps

1
Soak fungus 30 min.
2
Boil all 60 min.
3
Add sugar to taste.

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