Is Vịt Quay — Roast Duck safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 680mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 290mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Vịt Quay — Roast Duck 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

🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Vịt Quay — Roast Duck

Five-spice marinated whole duck, roasted crispy.

Prep time 120 min

Servings 4

Calories 520 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

520

Calories

290mg

Phosphorus

290 / 800mg

680mg

Sodium

680 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Remove skin (highest fat). Use only breast meat — less P than thigh.

Ingredients

1 whole duck
5-spice powder
Soy sauce, honey
Ginger, scallion

Celebration Chinese Influence Duck Roasted

Cooking Steps

1
Rub duck with 5-spice + soy.
2
Hang or air-dry 4 hours.
3
Roast 180°C 70 min, basting.
4
Crank to 230°C last 10 min for crispy skin.

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