Is Sunomono — Cucumber Vinegar Salad safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 280mg sodium, 150mg potassium, and 30mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Sunomono — Cucumber Vinegar Salad 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

Sunomono — Cucumber Vinegar Salad

Thinly sliced cucumber and wakame dressed in sweetened rice vinegar.

Prep time 15 min

Servings 4

Calories 40 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

30mg

Phosphorus

30 / 800mg

280mg

Sodium

280 / 2000mg

150mg

Potassium

150 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na Japanese salad. Pair with grilled fish.

Ingredients

2 cucumbers
Wakame
Rice vinegar, sugar
Salt pinch

Cold Cucumber Kidney Friendlier Quick Salad Vinegar

Cooking Steps

1
Slice cucumber, salt 10 min, squeeze.
2
Combine with wakame + dressing.

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