Is Trà Đá — Iced Tea safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Safe for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 5mg sodium, 50mg potassium, and 5mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Trà Đá — Iced Tea 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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🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Trà Đá — Iced Tea

Light green tea over crushed ice — free at every Vietnamese restaurant.

Prep time 5 min

Servings 1

Calories 2 kcal

CKD Safe

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

5mg

Phosphorus

5 / 800mg

5mg

Sodium

5 / 2000mg

50mg

Potassium

50 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ CKD-SAFE. Hydrating, mineral-light. Default Vietnamese restaurant drink.

Ingredients

1 tsp green tea
Boiling water
Ice

Drink Iced Kidney Friendly Low Everything Tea

Cooking Steps

1
Steep tea 3 min.
2
Pour over ice.

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