Is Wood Ear with Yam safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 380mg sodium, 480mg potassium, and 80mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Wood Ear with Yam 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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Wood Ear with Yam

Crunchy Chinese yam (shan yao) slices stir-fried with wood ear mushrooms — health food.

Prep time 15 min

Servings 4

Calories 120 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

120

Calories

80mg

Phosphorus

80 / 800mg

380mg

Sodium

380 / 2000mg

480mg

Potassium

480 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Chinese yam high K. Skip for CKD or use carrot instead.

Ingredients

Chinese yam, sliced
Wood ear, rehydrated
Garlic
Light soy 1 tsp

Chinese Health Stir Fried Vegetable Wood Ear Yam

Cooking Steps

1
Slice yam, soak in vinegar water.
2
Stir-fry yam + wood ear.
3
Season lightly.

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