Is Mướp Đắng Xào Trứng — Bitter Melon with Egg safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 260mg sodium, 320mg potassium, and 120mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Mướp Đắng Xào Trứng — Bitter Melon with Egg 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.

Mướp Đắng Xào Trứng — Bitter Melon with Egg

Avoid

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Mướp Đắng Xào Trứng — Bitter Melon with Egg

Bitter melon (kho qua) salted briefly, then stir-fried with beaten egg.

Prep time 15 min

Servings 4

Calories 110 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

110

Calories

120mg

Phosphorus

120 / 800mg

260mg

Sodium

260 / 2000mg

320mg

Potassium

320 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Bitter melon has moderate K. Salt and rinse method actually lowers K some.

Ingredients

2 bitter melons
2 eggs
Garlic
Salt to draw out bitter

Bitter Melon Egg Stir Fried Tet Vegetable

Cooking Steps

1
Slice bitter melon thin, salt 10 min, squeeze out liquid.
2
Sauté garlic, add bitter melon 3 min.
3
Add eggs, scramble.

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