Is Bún Mắm — Mekong Fermented Fish Vermicelli safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1620mg sodium, 460mg potassium, and 290mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Bún Mắm — Mekong Fermented Fish 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.

Bún Mắm — Mekong Fermented Fish Vermicelli

Avoid

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Bún Mắm — Mekong Fermented Fish Vermicelli

Mekong specialty — fermented fish broth with vermicelli, eggplant, pork, shrimp.

Prep time 60 min

Servings 4

Calories 450 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

290mg

Phosphorus

290 / 800mg

1620mg

Sodium

1620 / 2000mg

460mg

Potassium

460 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

AVOID for CKD — fermented fish base is extreme sodium.

Ingredients

250g rice vermicelli
100g mam ca (fermented fish)
200g pork belly
100g shrimp
Eggplant
Water spinach
Herbs

Bun Fermented Fish Mekong South Vietnam Vermicelli

Cooking Steps

1
Boil mam ca with water 30 min, strain.
2
Simmer pork + shrimp + eggplant in broth.
3
Assemble with noodles + raw greens.

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