Is Shoyu Ramen safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 2280mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Shoyu 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.

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🇯🇵 Japan · Japanese

Shoyu Ramen

Clear soy-based chicken broth ramen — Tokyo-style classic.

Prep time 60 min

Servings 2

Calories 520 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

520

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

2280mg

Sodium

2280 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Lower fat than tonkotsu but still Na-heavy. Skip menma + naruto for less Na.

Ingredients

200g ramen noodles
Chicken broth 600ml
Shoyu tare
Chashu, menma, naruto
Scallion, nori

Chicken Noodle Soup Ramen Shoyu Tokyo

Cooking Steps

1
Heat broth with tare.
2
Cook noodles.
3
Top with chashu + bamboo + scallion.

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