Is Sweet & Sour Tenderloin — Tang Cu Li Ji safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 680mg sodium, 340mg potassium, and 210mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Sweet & Sour Tenderloin — Tang Cu Li Ji 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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Sweet & Sour Tenderloin — Tang Cu Li Ji

Battered pork tenderloin tossed in glossy sweet-sour red sauce — less heavy than sweet & sour pork.

Prep time 35 min

Servings 4

Calories 520 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

520

Calories

210mg

Phosphorus

210 / 800mg

680mg

Sodium

680 / 2000mg

340mg

Potassium

340 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Sauce is mostly sugar — better than oyster-sauce dishes for Na.

Ingredients

300g pork tenderloin, strips
Cornstarch batter
Sauce: ketchup, vinegar, sugar, water

Chinese Fried Pork Sweet Sour

Cooking Steps

1
Coat pork, deep-fry crispy.
2
Reduce sauce in pan.
3
Toss pork in sauce.

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