Is Salmon Nigiri safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated หลีกเลี่ยง for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 380mg sodium, 280mg potassium, and 260mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Salmon Nigiri 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.

หลีกเลี่ยง

🇯🇵 Japan · Japanese

Salmon Nigiri

Vinegared sushi rice topped with thin slice of fresh salmon.

Prep time 40 min

Servings 2

Calories 280 kcal

CKD หลีกเลี่ยง

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

260mg

Phosphorus

260 / 800mg

380mg

Sodium

380 / 2000mg

280mg

Potassium

280 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower Na than rolls because no soy in rice. Dip just the fish, not the rice.

Ingredients

1 cup sushi rice
Rice vinegar, sugar
100g sashimi salmon
Wasabi

Kidney Friendlier Nigiri Raw Salmon Sushi

Cooking Steps

1
Make sushi rice.
2
Form into oblong shapes.
3
Top with salmon + dab wasabi.

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