Is Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm — Tofu Vermicelli with Shrimp Paste safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1880mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm — Tofu Vermicelli with Shrimp Paste 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 Đậu Mắm Tôm — Tofu Vermicelli with Shrimp Paste

Avoid

🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm — Tofu Vermicelli with Shrimp Paste

Hanoi street favorite — rice vermicelli with fried tofu, boiled pork, herbs, and pungent shrimp paste.

Prep time 30 min

Servings 2

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

1880mg

Sodium

1880 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Mam tom (shrimp paste) is extreme Na. Use lime + chili dip instead.

Ingredients

300g rice vermicelli
200g fried tofu
200g boiled pork belly
Mam tom 2 tbsp (substitute with lime+chili)
Mint, perilla, cilantro

Bun Hanoi Pork Shrimp Paste Street Food Tofu Vermicelli

Cooking Steps

1
Assemble platter: noodles, tofu, pork.
2
Surround with herbs.
3
Diners dip into mam tom — or use lime substitute for CKD.

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