Is Kimbap — Korean Sushi Roll safe for CKD patients?

This Korean recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 820mg sodium, 280mg potassium, and 180mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Kimbap — Korean Sushi Roll 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

Kimbap — Korean Sushi Roll

Seaweed-wrapped rice rolls with ham, egg, pickled radish, carrot, spinach.

Prep time 45 min

Servings 2

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

180mg

Phosphorus

180 / 800mg

820mg

Sodium

820 / 2000mg

280mg

Potassium

280 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Ham + danmuji + seaweed = Na stack. Make with chicken + cucumber instead.

Ingredients

Cooked rice
Nori sheets
Ham, egg, danmuji, spinach, carrot
Sesame oil

Bento Kimbap Picnic Portable Rice Roll Seaweed

Cooking Steps

1
Toast nori briefly.
2
Spread rice, layer fillings.
3
Roll tight + slice.

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