Is Bún Chả Cá — Fish Cake Noodle Soup safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1150mg sodium, 450mg potassium, and 290mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Bún Chả Cá — Fish Cake Noodle 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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🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Bún Chả Cá — Fish Cake Noodle Soup

Nha Trang specialty — clear fish broth with grilled fish cakes, rice vermicelli, and dill.

Prep time 45 min

Servings 4

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

290mg

Phosphorus

290 / 800mg

1150mg

Sodium

1150 / 2000mg

450mg

Potassium

450 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Fish cakes are P-heavy. Limit to 50g portion. Skip the salty broth — drain noodles, top with raw cucumber + herbs.

Ingredients

300g fish fillets (snakehead or mackerel)
250g rice vermicelli
2 tomatoes
1 pineapple, chunked
Dill, scallions
2 tbsp fish sauce
Dried shrimp for broth

Bun Central Vietnam Fish Nha Trang Noodle Soup

Cooking Steps

1
Mince fish, mix with pepper, form into small patties, grill until golden.
2
Simmer dried shrimp in 2L water 30 min.
3
Add tomato, pineapple to broth — simmer 10 min.
4
Season with fish sauce.
5
Cook noodles, top with fish cakes, broth, dill.

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