Is Tomato Scrambled Eggs safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 380mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 180mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Tomato Scrambled Eggs 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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🇨🇳 China · Chinese

Tomato Scrambled Eggs

China's most common home dish — fluffy scrambled eggs with tomato chunks in light sweet-savory sauce.

Prep time 12 min

Servings 2

Calories 220 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

220

Calories

180mg

Phosphorus

180 / 800mg

380mg

Sodium

380 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na Chinese dish. Skip salt; use just 1/2 tsp sugar + dash soy.

Ingredients

3 eggs
2 tomatoes, wedged
Sugar 1 tsp
Salt pinch (skip for CKD)
Scallion

Chinese Egg Everyday Home Cooking Kidney Friendlier Quick Tomato

Cooking Steps

1
Scramble eggs in hot oil, set aside.
2
Stir-fry tomato 3 min.
3
Return eggs, toss with sugar + pinch salt.

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