Is Tonkotsu Ramen safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 2480mg sodium, 520mg potassium, and 340mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Tonkotsu Ramen 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

Tonkotsu Ramen

Cloudy pork-bone broth ramen with chashu pork, soft egg, scallion, and nori.

Prep time 120 min

Servings 2

Calories 620 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

620

Calories

340mg

Phosphorus

340 / 800mg

2480mg

Sodium

2480 / 2000mg

520mg

Potassium

520 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Broth is the Na bomb. Order 'azukai' (broth on side) or just eat noodles + toppings.

Ingredients

200g ramen noodles
Pork bone broth 600ml
2 slices chashu
1 ajitsuke tamago
Scallion, nori
Shoyu tare 2 tbsp

Iconic Noodle Soup Pork Ramen Tonkotsu

Cooking Steps

1
Simmer pork bones 10 hours for tonkotsu base.
2
Mix tare with broth.
3
Cook noodles 90 sec.
4
Assemble bowl with toppings.

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