Is Dorayaki — Red Bean Pancake safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 120mg sodium, 210mg potassium, and 110mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Dorayaki — Red Bean Pancake 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

Dorayaki — Red Bean Pancake

Two small honey-pancakes sandwiching sweet red bean paste — Doraemon's favorite.

Prep time 30 min

Servings 4

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

110mg

Phosphorus

110 / 800mg

120mg

Sodium

120 / 2000mg

210mg

Potassium

210 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-mineral Japanese dessert. Red bean has some K + P.

Ingredients

Flour, eggs, honey, sugar batter
Anko red bean paste

Dessert Dorayaki Kidney Friendlier Pancake Red Bean Traditional

Cooking Steps

1
Make pancakes (small, ~10cm).
2
Spread anko between two.

Add to your meal plan

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