Is Bánh Trôi — Sweet Glutinous Rice Balls safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 15mg sodium, 150mg potassium, and 90mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Bánh Trôi — Sweet Glutinous Rice Balls 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

Bánh Trôi — Sweet Glutinous Rice Balls

Small glutinous rice balls filled with palm sugar, in ginger syrup. Cold Food Festival tradition.

Prep time 40 min

Servings 2

Calories 320 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

320

Calories

90mg

Phosphorus

90 / 800mg

15mg

Sodium

15 / 2000mg

150mg

Potassium

150 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Low-mineral dessert. Limit to 4-5 balls.

Ingredients

Glutinous rice flour
Palm sugar cubes for filling
Ginger syrup

Banh Troi Dessert Ginger Glutinous Kidney Friendlier

Cooking Steps

1
Roll dough around sugar cube.
2
Boil until floating.
3
Serve in ginger syrup.

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