Is Miso Soup — Wakame Tofu safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 880mg sodium, 150mg potassium, and 80mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Miso Soup — Wakame Tofu 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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Miso Soup — Wakame Tofu

Dashi broth with miso paste, silken tofu, wakame seaweed, and scallions.

Prep time 15 min

Servings 4

Calories 80 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

80mg

Phosphorus

80 / 800mg

880mg

Sodium

880 / 2000mg

150mg

Potassium

150 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Eat wakame + tofu, drink less broth (broth has all the Na). Or use low-sodium miso.

Ingredients

Dashi (kombu+bonito)
3 tbsp miso paste
Silken tofu, cubed
Wakame, rehydrated
Scallion

Everyday Japanese Staple Miso Soup Tofu Wakame

Cooking Steps

1
Heat dashi (don't boil).
2
Whisk in miso.
3
Add tofu + wakame.
4
Off heat, add scallion.

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