Is Gulab Jamun safe for CKD patients?

This Indian recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 80mg sodium, 110mg potassium, and 120mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Gulab Jamun 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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🇮🇳 India · Indian

Gulab Jamun

Milk-solid (khoya) balls deep-fried and soaked in rose-cardamom syrup.

Prep time 50 min

Servings 4

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

120mg

Phosphorus

120 / 800mg

80mg

Sodium

80 / 2000mg

110mg

Potassium

110 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na dessert. Limit to 2 pieces.

Ingredients

Khoya (milk solids)
Maida
Syrup: sugar, rose water, cardamom

Dessert Gulab Jamun Iconic Kidney Friendlier Milk Sweet Syrup

Cooking Steps

1
Mix dough.
2
Fry slowly until golden.
3
Soak in warm syrup.

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