Is Mochi safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated Safe for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 15mg sodium, 40mg potassium, and 50mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Mochi 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

Mochi

Soft chewy pounded glutinous rice cakes, often filled with sweet red bean.

Prep time 30 min

Servings 4

Calories 210 kcal

CKD Safe

Nutrition (per serving)

210

Calories

50mg

Phosphorus

50 / 800mg

15mg

Sodium

15 / 2000mg

40mg

Potassium

40 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ TOP CKD JAPANESE SWEET. Low minerals. Limit to 1 piece (high carb).

Ingredients

Glutinous rice flour
Sugar
Cornstarch dusting
Anko (red bean) filling — optional

Dessert Glutinous Kidney Friendly Low Sodium Mochi Rice Traditional

Cooking Steps

1
Mix flour + sugar + water.
2
Steam 20 min.
3
Knead, dust, shape balls.

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