Is Bún Mọc — Vermicelli with Pork Patty Soup safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1080mg sodium, 410mg potassium, and 230mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Bún Mọc — Vermicelli with Pork Patty 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.

Bún Mọc — Vermicelli with Pork Patty Soup

Avoid

🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Bún Mọc — Vermicelli with Pork Patty Soup

Hanoi-style clear pork broth with springy pork patties and rice vermicelli.

Prep time 75 min

Servings 4

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

230mg

Phosphorus

230 / 800mg

1080mg

Sodium

1080 / 2000mg

410mg

Potassium

410 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Clear broth is high Na from base. Drain noodles before adding broth.

Ingredients

500g pork bones
250g ground pork
Wood ear mushroom
250g rice vermicelli
Fish sauce, white pepper

Bun Comfort Hanoi Pork Soup Vermicelli

Cooking Steps

1
Simmer bones 60 min.
2
Mix pork with mushroom, form patties.
3
Boil patties in broth 5 min.
4
Cook noodles separately.
5
Assemble bowls.

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