Is Bún Sườn — Pork Rib Vermicelli safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 820mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 250mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Bún Sườn — Pork Rib 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.

Avoid

🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Bún Sườn — Pork Rib Vermicelli

Hue-style clear pork rib soup with vermicelli and bamboo shoots.

Prep time 75 min

Servings 4

Calories 410 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

410

Calories

250mg

Phosphorus

250 / 800mg

820mg

Sodium

820 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Drain noodles before adding broth.

Ingredients

500g pork ribs
250g vermicelli
Bamboo shoots
Fish sauce

Bun Central Vietnam Hue Pork Ribs Vermicelli

Cooking Steps

1
Simmer ribs 60 min.
2
Add bamboo last 15 min.
3
Cook noodles, assemble.

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