Is Winter Melon Soup safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Safe for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 380mg sodium, 80mg potassium, and 80mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Winter Melon 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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Winter Melon Soup

Clear soup with translucent winter melon and pork — gentle and hydrating.

Prep time 40 min

Servings 4

Calories 120 kcal

CKD Safe

Nutrition (per serving)

120

Calories

80mg

Phosphorus

80 / 800mg

380mg

Sodium

380 / 2000mg

80mg

Potassium

80 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ TOP CKD SOUP. Winter melon K is 6mg/100g. Make this weekly.

Ingredients

500g winter melon
150g pork ribs
Ginger
Salt 1/2 tsp

Cantonese Clean Kidney Friendly Low Potassium Pork Soup Winter Melon

Cooking Steps

1
Simmer pork bones 45 min.
2
Add winter melon, simmer 15 min.
3
Season lightly.

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