Is Unadon — Eel Rice Bowl safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 920mg sodium, 390mg potassium, and 340mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Unadon — Eel Rice Bowl 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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🇯🇵 Japan · Japanese

Unadon — Eel Rice Bowl

Grilled unagi (eel) glazed with sweet tare sauce over steamed rice.

Prep time 25 min

Servings 1

Calories 620 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

620

Calories

340mg

Phosphorus

340 / 800mg

920mg

Sodium

920 / 2000mg

390mg

Potassium

390 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Eel is P-heavy. Special occasion only.

Ingredients

1 unagi fillet
1 cup rice
Tare: soy+mirin+sugar
Sansho pepper

Donburi Eel Grilled Luxury Rice Bowl Unagi

Cooking Steps

1
Glaze eel in pan with tare.
2
Plate over rice.
3
Sprinkle sansho.

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