Kidney Disease — Foods to Eat and Avoid
AI-analyzed food safety for kidney disease. Based on protein, potassium, and phosphorus content.
❌Danger (44)
Kimchi Stew
High sodium and potassium burden the kidneys.
Soybean Paste Stew
High sodium and potassium burden kidneys.
Tteokbokki
Excessive sodium and carbohydrates.
Instant Ramen
Very high in sodium and phosphates.
Pizza
High in sodium, phosphorus, and protein.
Hamburger
High in sodium, protein, and phosphorus.
Jajangmyeon
Excessive sodium and carbohydrates.
Braised Pig Feet
Excessive protein and sodium.
Short Rib Soup
High in sodium, protein, and potassium.
Soft Tofu Stew
High sodium burdens kidneys.
Kimchi Fried Rice
Very high in sodium.
Army Stew
Very high sodium and phosphates.
Pork Rice Soup
High sodium and protein.
Cup Noodles
High sodium and phosphates.
Spicy Beef Soup
High sodium, potassium, protein.
Pork Bone Stew
High sodium, potassium, and phosphorus.
Spicy Seafood Stew
High sodium and phosphorus from seafood.
Stir-Fried Kimchi
High sodium and potassium.
Soy Braised Beef
High sodium and protein.
Spicy Fish Stew
High sodium and phosphorus.
Fish Cake Soup
Very high sodium.
Stir-Fried Sundae
High sodium and phosphorus.
Ramyeon Tteokbokki
Very high sodium.
Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup
Very high sodium.
Mala Hot Pot Soup
Very high sodium.
Japanese Ramen
Very high sodium.
Cola
Phosphoric acid burdens kidneys.
Soju
Alcohol greatly burdens kidneys.
Convenience Store Lunchbox
Very high sodium and phosphorus.
Cup Rice
Very high sodium.
Soy Garlic Fried Chicken
Very high sodium and phosphorus.
Cheeseburger
High sodium, phosphorus, protein.
French Fries
High sodium and potassium.
Nachos
High sodium and phosphorus.
Banana
Very high potassium, be very careful.
Avocado
Very high potassium, be careful.
Korean Hangover Soup
High sodium and protein burden the kidneys.
Shin Ramyeon (Spicy Instant Noodles)
Very high sodium severely burdens kidneys.
Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup
High sodium severely burdens kidneys.
Korean Rice Wine
Alcohol directly damages the kidneys.
Korean Soju
Alcohol damages the kidneys.
Ramen Tteokbokki
Very high sodium.
Cola
Phosphate burdens the kidneys.
Mapo Tofu
Very high sodium severely burdens kidneys.
⚠️Caution (183)
Grilled Pork Belly
May be high in protein and phosphorus.
Bibimbap
Watch potassium from veggies and sodium from sauce.
Bulgogi
Watch protein and sodium content.
Korean Fried Chicken
Watch protein, sodium, and phosphorus.
Bossam
Watch protein and sodium content.
Gimbap
Watch sodium and potassium from seaweed.
Ginseng Chicken Soup
Watch protein and sodium.
Japchae
Watch sodium and potassium from veggies.
Cold Noodles
Watch sodium.
Spicy Stir-fried Chicken
Watch sodium and protein.
Korean Rolled Omelette
Watch protein and phosphorus.
Bean Sprout Soup
Watch sodium.
Omurice
Watch sodium and phosphorus.
Triangle Gimbap
Watch sodium.
Chicken Breast Salad
Watch protein and potassium.
Korean Blood Sausage
Watch protein and sodium.
Rice Cake Soup
Watch sodium.
Grilled Intestines
Watch protein and phosphorus.
Stir-fried Squid
Watch sodium.
Tofu with Stir-fried Kimchi
Watch sodium and potassium.
Spaghetti
Watch sodium.
Sushi
Watch sodium and protein.
Korean Shaved Ice
Watch sugar content.
Korean Sweet Pancake
Watch sugar.
Seaweed Soup
Watch potassium and sodium.
Tonkatsu
Watch protein and sodium.
Barley Rice
Watch potassium and phosphorus.
Spicy Stir-fried Pork
Watch sodium and protein.
Egg Rice
Watch protein and phosphorus.
Grilled Mackerel
Watch protein and sodium.
Sweet Potato
High potassium, be careful.
Knife-Cut Noodle Soup
High sodium and carbs.
Spicy Mixed Noodles
High sodium, be careful.
Multi-Grain Rice
High potassium and phosphorus.
Beef Bulgogi
High protein and sodium.
Pork Ribs
High protein, phosphorus, sodium.
Braised Spicy Chicken
High sodium and potassium.
Spicy Squid Rice Bowl
High sodium and protein.
Steamed Egg
Contains phosphorus and protein.
Braised Tofu
Watch sodium and potassium.
Seasoned Bean Sprouts
May be high in potassium.
Seasoned Spinach
High potassium and oxalates.
Banquet Noodle Soup
High sodium content.
Braised Monkfish
High sodium and phosphorus.
Dumplings
Contains sodium and protein.
Fish-Shaped Pastry
Watch potassium from red bean.
Korean Corn Dog
High sodium and phosphorus.
Rice Cake Skewers
High sodium.
Carbonara
High sodium, phosphorus, protein.
Steak
High protein and phosphorus.
Caesar Salad
Watch phosphorus and sodium from cheese.
Risotto
Contains sodium and phosphorus.
Gratin
High phosphorus and sodium.
Cream Soup
High sodium and phosphorus.
French Toast
Watch phosphorus from eggs and dairy.
Sweet and Sour Pork
High sodium and phosphorus.
Fried Rice
High sodium.
Spicy Crispy Chicken
High sodium and phosphorus.
Chinese Cold Platter
Watch phosphorus and sodium from seafood.
Pan-Fried Dumplings
High sodium.
Chinese Crispy Chicken
High sodium and phosphorus.
Udon Noodles
High sodium.
Curry Rice
High sodium and potassium.
Beef Bowl
High sodium and protein.
Pork Cutlet Bowl
High sodium, phosphorus, protein.
Salmon Sashimi
High in protein.
Takoyaki
High sodium.
Edamame
High potassium and phosphorus.
Coffee
Caffeine may burden kidneys.
Chocolate
High potassium and phosphorus.
Cake
High phosphorus.
Ice Cream
Contains phosphorus and potassium.
Orange Juice
Very high potassium.
Milk
High phosphorus and potassium.
Soy Milk
Contains potassium and phosphorus.
Beer
Alcohol burdens kidneys.
Americano
Caffeine may burden kidneys.
Smoothie
High potassium from fruit.
Convenience Store Sandwich
High sodium.
Hot Bar
High sodium.
Brown Rice
High potassium and phosphorus.
Quinoa Salad
High potassium and phosphorus.
Greek Yogurt
High phosphorus and protein.
Salmon Steak
High protein.
Avocado Toast
High potassium.
Oatmeal
Contains phosphorus and potassium.
Sweet Spicy Fried Chicken
High sodium and phosphorus.
Hot Wings
High sodium and phosphorus.
Taco
High sodium.
Watermelon
May be high in potassium.
Tomato
Moderate potassium (237mg/100g) — restrict if kidney function is reduced.
Broccoli
High potassium.
Fried Egg
Watch phosphorus and protein.
Canned Tuna
High sodium and protein.
Tofu
Watch potassium and phosphorus.
Mixed Nuts
High potassium and phosphorus.
Roasted Seaweed
Contains potassium and iodine.
Cheese
High sodium, phosphorus, protein.
Yogurt
Contains phosphorus and potassium.
Spicy Mixed Cold Noodles
High sodium.
Kimchi Dumplings
High sodium.
Grilled Short Rib Patties
High protein and sodium.
Sweet Crispy Chicken
High sodium and phosphorus.
Pumpkin Porridge
High potassium.
Red Bean Shaved Ice
Watch potassium from red bean.
Boiled Whole Chicken
High protein and phosphorus.
Grilled Intestines
High phosphorus and protein.
Pan-Fried Beef Jeon
High protein and phosphorus.
Seasoned Seaweed Salad
High potassium and iodine.
Diet/Zero Cola
Phosphoric acid may burden kidneys. Restriction needed for impaired kidney function.
Beef Bone Broth Soup
High protein and sodium may burden kidneys.
Seaweed Soup
Watch potassium and iodine in seaweed.
Grilled Beef Short Ribs
High protein and sodium burden kidneys.
Spicy Braised Chicken
Watch sodium and protein intake.
Grilled Eel
High protein — adjust based on kidney function.
Bean Rice
Potassium and phosphorus in beans may burden kidneys.
Brown Rice
High phosphorus and potassium. Adjust per kidney function.
Mixed Grain Rice
High phosphorus and potassium. Adjust per kidney status.
Kimchi
High sodium and potassium.
Seasoned Spinach
High potassium and oxalate. Kidney patients should be cautious.
Seasoned Bean Sprouts
Watch sodium intake.
Stir-fried Anchovies
High sodium and phosphorus.
Green Onion Pancake
Watch sodium and phosphorus.
Kimchi Pancake
High sodium.
Seafood Green Onion Pancake
High sodium and phosphorus.
Korean Knife-Cut Noodles
High sodium.
Korean Rice Cake
May be high in phosphorus.
Korean Sweet Rice Drink
High sugar and contains phosphorus.
Donut
May be high in phosphorus and sodium.
Strawberry
High potassium. Adjust based on kidney function.
Watermelon
High potassium and fluid. Caution if fluid is restricted.
Grape
High potassium.
Mango
High potassium.
Kiwi
High potassium.
Pineapple
Watch potassium intake.
Orange
High potassium.
Peach
High potassium.
Tomato
High potassium.
Avocado
Very high potassium. Kidney patients should limit intake.
Blueberry
Contains potassium. Adjust per kidney function.
Broccoli
High potassium. Adjust per kidney function.
Sweet Potato
High potassium.
Carrot
Contains potassium.
Spinach
High potassium and oxalate. Kidney patients should be cautious.
Garlic
Avoid excess with kidney disease.
Mushroom
Contains potassium and phosphorus.
Potato
High potassium. Soak to reduce potassium.
Tofu
Watch phosphorus and protein.
Tuna Sashimi
High protein may burden kidneys.
Canned Tuna
High protein and sodium burden kidneys.
Shrimp
High protein may burden kidneys.
Pollock
High protein — adjust per kidney function.
Clam
High phosphorus and protein.
Chicken Breast
High protein — adjust per kidney function.
Boiled Egg
Watch protein and phosphorus.
Yogurt
High phosphorus and potassium.
Greek Yogurt
High phosphorus and potassium.
Almond
High potassium and phosphorus.
Walnut
High potassium and phosphorus.
Peanut
High potassium and phosphorus.
Americano Coffee
Caffeine may affect the kidneys.
Cafe Latte
Contains phosphorus and potassium.
Black Tea
Oxalate may affect kidney stones.
Sports/Isotonic Drink
Electrolytes may burden kidneys.
Orange Juice
High potassium.
Dried Seaweed (Laver)
Watch sodium and potassium.
French Fries
High sodium and phosphorus.
Ice Cream
High phosphorus and sodium.
Chocolate
High phosphorus, potassium, and sugar.
Oatmeal
Contains phosphorus and potassium.
Whole Wheat Bread
Contains phosphorus and potassium.
Carbonara Pasta
High sodium and protein.
Caesar Salad
Watch sodium and phosphorus.
Beef Stew
High protein and sodium burden kidneys.
Soba Noodles
Watch sodium intake.
Udon Noodle Soup
High sodium.
Tonkatsu (Pork Cutlet)
High protein and sodium burden kidneys.
Miso Soup
High sodium.
Gyoza Dumplings
Watch sodium and protein.
Edamame (Soybeans)
High potassium and phosphorus.
Fried Rice
High sodium.
Wonton Soup
High sodium.
Spicy Chewy Noodles
High sodium.
✅Safe (16)
Chicken Porridge
Soft and easy to digest.
Pancake
No major kidney burden.
Macaron
Small amounts not a big burden.
Waffle
No major kidney burden.
Donut
No major kidney burden.
Croissant
No major kidney burden.
Cookie
No major kidney burden.
Green Tea
Moderate amount not a kidney burden.
Apple
Moderate potassium level.
Strawberry
Relatively low potassium.
Grape
Moderate potassium.
Scorched Rice
No major kidney burden.
Cabbage
Relatively low potassium, suitable for kidney patients.
Onion
Low potassium, suitable for kidney patients.
Cucumber
Low potassium and rich in fluid.
Barley Tea
Good beverage for hydration.
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Start AI Food CheckFAQ
Can I eat bananas with kidney disease?
Bananas are very high in potassium, which can be dangerous for kidney disease patients. If you need to limit potassium, choose apples or pears instead.
Is canned tuna safe for kidney disease?
Tuna is high in protein and phosphorus, requiring caution. Eat small portions and choose tuna packed in water to reduce sodium.
Can I eat chocolate with kidney disease?
Chocolate is high in phosphorus and potassium, making it unsuitable for kidney disease patients. Dark chocolate is especially risky — avoid it.
What foods are good for kidney disease?
Cabbage, bell peppers, onions, apples, and blueberries are low in potassium and phosphorus. White bread is safer than whole wheat.