Is Gỏi Cuốn — Fresh Spring Rolls safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 480mg sodium, 280mg potassium, and 140mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Gỏi Cuốn — Fresh Spring 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

Gỏi Cuốn — Fresh Spring Rolls

Rice paper rolls with shrimp, pork, vermicelli, lettuce, mint — served with peanut dipping sauce.

Prep time 30 min

Servings 2

Calories 220 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

220

Calories

140mg

Phosphorus

140 / 800mg

480mg

Sodium

480 / 2000mg

280mg

Potassium

280 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Skip peanut sauce (high K + P). Use hoisin alternative sparingly. Or just use lime juice.

Ingredients

8 rice paper sheets
100g shrimp, halved
100g pork loin, sliced
100g rice vermicelli, cooked
Lettuce, mint, chive
Peanut dipping sauce (skip)

Fresh Goi Cuon Iconic Kidney Friendlier Pork Shrimp Spring Roll

Cooking Steps

1
Soften rice paper in warm water.
2
Layer lettuce, vermicelli, shrimp, pork, herbs.
3
Roll tight, tucking in sides.
4
Serve with lime juice + chili instead of peanut sauce for CKD.

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