Is Bún Thang — Multi-color Vermicelli Soup safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1080mg sodium, 390mg potassium, and 240mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Bún Thang — Multi-color Vermicelli 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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Bún Thang — Multi-color Vermicelli Soup

Elegant Hanoi soup — clear chicken broth with shredded chicken, omelet strips, cha lua, dried shrimp.

Prep time 120 min

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

240mg

Phosphorus

240 / 800mg

1080mg

Sodium

1080 / 2000mg

390mg

Potassium

390 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Multiple Na sources. Halve cha lua. Skip dried shrimp.

Ingredients

Chicken (1 whole)
Cha lua, omelet, dried shrimp
250g vermicelli

Bun Chicken Elegant Hanoi Vermicelli

Cooking Steps

1
Make chicken broth 60 min.
2
Slice all toppings thin.
3
Assemble: noodles + toppings + broth.

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