Is Sweet & Sour Pork — Gu Lao Rou safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 820mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 220mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Sweet & Sour Pork — Gu Lao Rou 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 Pork — Gu Lao Rou

Crispy battered pork chunks tossed in tangy red sauce with bell pepper and pineapple.

Prep time 40 min

Servings 4

Calories 520 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

520

Calories

220mg

Phosphorus

220 / 800mg

820mg

Sodium

820 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Sauce is sugar + ketchup heavy. Skip pineapple if K-restricted.

Ingredients

400g pork shoulder, cubed
Cornstarch batter
Bell pepper, pineapple
Sauce: ketchup, vinegar, sugar, soy

American Chinese Cantonese Fried Iconic Pork Sweet Sour

Cooking Steps

1
Coat pork, deep-fry until crispy.
2
Make sauce in wok.
3
Add pork + vegetables + pineapple, toss.

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