Is Bibimbap — Mixed Rice Bowl safe for CKD patients?

This Korean recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1180mg sodium, 620mg potassium, and 340mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Bibimbap — Mixed Rice Bowl 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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🇰🇷 Korea · Korean

Bibimbap — Mixed Rice Bowl

Rice topped with seasoned vegetables, beef, fried egg, and gochujang — mix all together.

Prep time 45 min

Servings 2

Calories 580 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

580

Calories

340mg

Phosphorus

340 / 800mg

1180mg

Sodium

1180 / 2000mg

620mg

Potassium

620 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Gochujang is Na bomb. Use 1 tbsp instead of 3. Skip seaweed for less Na.

Ingredients

1 cup rice
Seasoned namul (vegetables)
100g beef
1 egg
Gochujang 1 tbsp (reduce)
Sesame oil

Beef Bibimbap Gochujang Iconic Mixed Rice Vegetable

Cooking Steps

1
Cook rice.
2
Sauté vegetables separately (5 types).
3
Fry beef + egg.
4
Plate with gochujang on side.

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