Is Soba — Cold Buckwheat Noodles safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1280mg sodium, 280mg potassium, and 210mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Soba — Cold Buckwheat Noodles 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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Soba — Cold Buckwheat Noodles

Cold buckwheat noodles served with concentrated tsuyu dipping sauce, scallion, and wasabi.

Prep time 15 min

Servings 2

Calories 320 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

320

Calories

210mg

Phosphorus

210 / 800mg

1280mg

Sodium

1280 / 2000mg

280mg

Potassium

280 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Dip sparingly. Use 1/3 of tsuyu (it's super-concentrated).

Ingredients

Dried soba noodles
Concentrated tsuyu sauce
Scallion, wasabi, nori

Buckwheat Cold Noodle Soba Summer Tsuyu

Cooking Steps

1
Cook soba, ice bath.
2
Dilute tsuyu with cold water 1:3.
3
Dip noodles in sauce.

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