Is Bún Ốc — Snail Vermicelli safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1080mg sodium, 410mg potassium, and 210mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Bún Ốc — Snail Vermicelli 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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🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Bún Ốc — Snail Vermicelli

Hanoi specialty — clear tomato broth with rice paddy snails, tofu, beef.

Prep time 45 min

Servings 4

Calories 320 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

320

Calories

210mg

Phosphorus

210 / 800mg

1080mg

Sodium

1080 / 2000mg

410mg

Potassium

410 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Snails are P-moderate. Broth is the main Na concern.

Ingredients

250g vermicelli
30 rice paddy snails
2 tomatoes
Tofu
Fish sauce

Bun Hanoi North Vietnam Snail Vermicelli

Cooking Steps

1
Boil and clean snails.
2
Make tomato broth.
3
Assemble: noodles, snails, tofu, broth.

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