Is Cold Sesame Noodles safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 820mg sodium, 310mg potassium, and 290mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Cold Sesame 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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Cold Sesame Noodles

Cold wheat noodles tossed with creamy sesame paste, soy, vinegar, and chili oil.

Prep time 20 min

Servings 2

Calories 480 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

290mg

Phosphorus

290 / 800mg

820mg

Sodium

820 / 2000mg

310mg

Potassium

310 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Sesame paste P-extreme (~700mg/100g). Use 1 tsp not 2 tbsp.

Ingredients

200g wheat noodles
Sesame paste 2 tbsp (reduce)
Soy, vinegar
Cucumber, chili oil

Chinese Cold Noodle Sesame Sichuan Summer

Cooking Steps

1
Cook + chill noodles.
2
Whisk sauce.
3
Toss with cucumber.

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