Is Japanese Rice Bowl (Donburi) safe for CKD patients?

This Asian recipe is rated Safe for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 320mg sodium, 280mg potassium, and 120mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Japanese Rice Bowl (Donburi) 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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🇯🇵 Japan · Asian

Japanese Rice Bowl (Donburi)

A satisfying Japanese rice bowl with lean chicken and egg over jasmine rice — low in phosphorus and potassium, perfect for CKD patients.

Prep time 25 min

Servings 2

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Safe

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

120mg

Phosphorus

120 / 800mg

320mg

Sodium

320 / 2000mg

280mg

Potassium

280 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Use white rice instead of brown to reduce phosphorus and potassium.

Ingredients

1 cup white rice (cooked)
100g chicken breast (sliced)
1 egg (scrambled)
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
Green onion (garnish)

Low Phosphorus Low Potassium

Cooking Steps

1
Cook rice and set aside.
2
Sauté chicken in sesame oil until golden.
3
Scramble egg separately.
4
Assemble: rice, chicken, egg, cabbage.
5
Drizzle with low-sodium soy sauce.

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