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

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 920mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 260mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Bún Cá — Fish 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 Cá — Fish Noodle Soup

Hai Phong-style soup with crispy fried fish chunks, dill, tomato, vermicelli.

Prep time 60 min

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

260mg

Phosphorus

260 / 800mg

920mg

Sodium

920 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Fish + broth combine for high P/Na. Drain noodles, skip skin.

Ingredients

400g fish fillet
250g vermicelli
Tomato, dill
Fish sauce

Bun Fish Fried Hai Phong North Vietnam Vermicelli

Cooking Steps

1
Coat fish, deep-fry crispy.
2
Make tomato broth.
3
Assemble bowls.

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