Is Soondubu — Soft Tofu Pot safe for CKD patients?

This Korean recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1280mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 260mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Soondubu — Soft Tofu Pot 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.

Avoid

🇰🇷 Korea · Korean

Soondubu — Soft Tofu Pot

Spicy soft tofu pot — variant of sundubu jjigae often with kimchi.

Prep time 25 min

Servings 2

Calories 260 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

260

Calories

260mg

Phosphorus

260 / 800mg

1280mg

Sodium

1280 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Avoid for CKD.

Ingredients

Silken tofu
Anchovy broth
Gochugaru, garlic
Optional clams/pork

Soondubu Spicy Stew Tofu

Cooking Steps

1
Heat broth.
2
Add tofu + seasonings.
3
Crack egg.

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