Is Tuna Sashimi — Maguro safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 380mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 320mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Tuna Sashimi — Maguro 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

Tuna Sashimi — Maguro

Bright red tuna belly or akami, sliced thick.

Prep time 10 min

Servings 2

Calories 160 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

160

Calories

320mg

Phosphorus

320 / 800mg

380mg

Sodium

380 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Tuna highest mercury risk. Skip if pregnant. Otherwise P-load matters most.

Ingredients

200g sashimi-grade tuna
Daikon, shiso
Soy, wasabi

Luxury Maguro Raw Sashimi Sushi Tuna

Cooking Steps

1
Slice tuna 5mm thick.
2
Serve cold with garnishes.

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