Food Safety Guide for Kidney Disease

Kidney disease involves impaired kidney function. You need to control protein, sodium, potassium, and phosphorus intake. Watch out for processed and high-protein foods.

12

Safe

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110

Caution

36

Danger

Analyzed 158 foods for Kidney Disease safety.

Safe (12)

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Caution (110)

Grilled Pork Belly

550kcal

May be high in protein and phosphorus.

Bibimbap

500kcal

Watch potassium from veggies and sodium from sauce.

Bulgogi

400kcal

Watch protein and sodium content.

Korean Fried Chicken

600kcal

Watch protein, sodium, and phosphorus.

Bossam

450kcal

Watch protein and sodium content.

Gimbap

400kcal

Watch sodium and potassium from seaweed.

Ginseng Chicken Soup

550kcal

Watch protein and sodium.

Japchae

350kcal

Watch sodium and potassium from veggies.

Cold Noodles

450kcal

Watch sodium.

Spicy Stir-fried Chicken

450kcal

Watch sodium and protein.

Korean Rolled Omelette

200kcal

Watch protein and phosphorus.

Bean Sprout Soup

150kcal

Watch sodium.

Omurice

550kcal

Watch sodium and phosphorus.

Triangle Gimbap

200kcal

Watch sodium.

Chicken Breast Salad

250kcal

Watch protein and potassium.

Korean Blood Sausage

350kcal

Watch protein and sodium.

Rice Cake Soup

450kcal

Watch sodium.

Grilled Intestines

400kcal

Watch protein and phosphorus.

Stir-fried Squid

300kcal

Watch sodium.

Tofu with Stir-fried Kimchi

300kcal

Watch sodium and potassium.

Spaghetti

550kcal

Watch sodium.

Sushi

400kcal

Watch sodium and protein.

Korean Shaved Ice

450kcal

Watch sugar content.

Korean Sweet Pancake

300kcal

Watch sugar.

Seaweed Soup

200kcal

Watch potassium and sodium.

Tonkatsu

600kcal

Watch protein and sodium.

Barley Rice

400kcal

Watch potassium and phosphorus.

Spicy Stir-fried Pork

450kcal

Watch sodium and protein.

Egg Rice

350kcal

Watch protein and phosphorus.

Grilled Mackerel

300kcal

Watch protein and sodium.

Sweet Potato

150kcal

High potassium, be careful.

Knife-Cut Noodle Soup

450kcal

High sodium and carbs.

Spicy Mixed Noodles

400kcal

High sodium, be careful.

Multi-Grain Rice

300kcal

High potassium and phosphorus.

Beef Bulgogi

400kcal

High protein and sodium.

Pork Ribs

550kcal

High protein, phosphorus, sodium.

Braised Spicy Chicken

450kcal

High sodium and potassium.

Spicy Squid Rice Bowl

500kcal

High sodium and protein.

Steamed Egg

120kcal

Contains phosphorus and protein.

Braised Tofu

150kcal

Watch sodium and potassium.

Seasoned Bean Sprouts

50kcal

May be high in potassium.

Seasoned Spinach

40kcal

High potassium and oxalates.

Banquet Noodle Soup

400kcal

High sodium content.

Braised Monkfish

350kcal

High sodium and phosphorus.

Dumplings

350kcal

Contains sodium and protein.

Fish-Shaped Pastry

200kcal

Watch potassium from red bean.

Korean Corn Dog

350kcal

High sodium and phosphorus.

Rice Cake Skewers

250kcal

High sodium.

Carbonara

650kcal

High sodium, phosphorus, protein.

Steak

500kcal

High protein and phosphorus.

Caesar Salad

350kcal

Watch phosphorus and sodium from cheese.

Risotto

500kcal

Contains sodium and phosphorus.

Gratin

550kcal

High phosphorus and sodium.

Cream Soup

300kcal

High sodium and phosphorus.

French Toast

400kcal

Watch phosphorus from eggs and dairy.

Sweet and Sour Pork

600kcal

High sodium and phosphorus.

Fried Rice

500kcal

High sodium.

Spicy Crispy Chicken

550kcal

High sodium and phosphorus.

Chinese Cold Platter

350kcal

Watch phosphorus and sodium from seafood.

Pan-Fried Dumplings

400kcal

High sodium.

Chinese Crispy Chicken

500kcal

High sodium and phosphorus.

Udon Noodles

400kcal

High sodium.

Curry Rice

600kcal

High sodium and potassium.

Beef Bowl

550kcal

High sodium and protein.

Pork Cutlet Bowl

700kcal

High sodium, phosphorus, protein.

Salmon Sashimi

200kcal

High in protein.

Takoyaki

350kcal

High sodium.

Edamame

120kcal

High potassium and phosphorus.

Coffee

5kcal

Caffeine may burden kidneys.

Chocolate

250kcal

High potassium and phosphorus.

Cake

450kcal

High phosphorus.

Ice Cream

300kcal

Contains phosphorus and potassium.

Orange Juice

110kcal

Very high potassium.

Milk

150kcal

High phosphorus and potassium.

Soy Milk

100kcal

Contains potassium and phosphorus.

Beer

200kcal

Alcohol burdens kidneys.

Americano

10kcal

Caffeine may burden kidneys.

Smoothie

300kcal

High potassium from fruit.

Convenience Store Sandwich

350kcal

High sodium.

Hot Bar

200kcal

High sodium.

Brown Rice

280kcal

High potassium and phosphorus.

Quinoa Salad

300kcal

High potassium and phosphorus.

Greek Yogurt

130kcal

High phosphorus and protein.

Salmon Steak

350kcal

High protein.

Avocado Toast

350kcal

High potassium.

Oatmeal

250kcal

Contains phosphorus and potassium.

Sweet Spicy Fried Chicken

700kcal

High sodium and phosphorus.

Hot Wings

500kcal

High sodium and phosphorus.

Taco

350kcal

High sodium.

Watermelon

80kcal

May be high in potassium.

Tomato

25kcal

May be high in potassium.

Broccoli

35kcal

High potassium.

Fried Egg

120kcal

Watch phosphorus and protein.

Canned Tuna

150kcal

High sodium and protein.

Tofu

80kcal

Watch potassium and phosphorus.

Mixed Nuts

300kcal

High potassium and phosphorus.

Roasted Seaweed

20kcal

Contains potassium and iodine.

Cheese

110kcal

High sodium, phosphorus, protein.

Yogurt

100kcal

Contains phosphorus and potassium.

Spicy Mixed Cold Noodles

450kcal

High sodium.

Kimchi Dumplings

300kcal

High sodium.

Grilled Short Rib Patties

400kcal

High protein and sodium.

Sweet Crispy Chicken

500kcal

High sodium and phosphorus.

Pumpkin Porridge

200kcal

High potassium.

Red Bean Shaved Ice

400kcal

Watch potassium from red bean.

Boiled Whole Chicken

400kcal

High protein and phosphorus.

Grilled Intestines

450kcal

High phosphorus and protein.

Pan-Fried Beef Jeon

250kcal

High protein and phosphorus.

Seasoned Seaweed Salad

45kcal

High potassium and iodine.

Spicy Chewy Noodles

450kcal

High sodium.

Danger (36)

Kimchi Stew

350kcal

High sodium and potassium burden the kidneys.

Soybean Paste Stew

300kcal

High sodium and potassium burden kidneys.

Tteokbokki

450kcal

Excessive sodium and carbohydrates.

Instant Ramen

500kcal

Very high in sodium and phosphates.

Pizza

550kcal

High in sodium, phosphorus, and protein.

Hamburger

550kcal

High in sodium, protein, and phosphorus.

Jajangmyeon

650kcal

Excessive sodium and carbohydrates.

Braised Pig Feet

500kcal

Excessive protein and sodium.

Short Rib Soup

500kcal

High in sodium, protein, and potassium.

Soft Tofu Stew

300kcal

High sodium burdens kidneys.

Kimchi Fried Rice

500kcal

Very high in sodium.

Army Stew

550kcal

Very high sodium and phosphates.

Pork Rice Soup

550kcal

High sodium and protein.

Cup Noodles

350kcal

High sodium and phosphates.

Spicy Beef Soup

400kcal

High sodium, potassium, protein.

Pork Bone Stew

500kcal

High sodium, potassium, and phosphorus.

Spicy Seafood Stew

350kcal

High sodium and phosphorus from seafood.

Stir-Fried Kimchi

150kcal

High sodium and potassium.

Soy Braised Beef

200kcal

High sodium and protein.

Spicy Fish Stew

300kcal

High sodium and phosphorus.

Fish Cake Soup

200kcal

Very high sodium.

Stir-Fried Sundae

450kcal

High sodium and phosphorus.

Ramyeon Tteokbokki

600kcal

Very high sodium.

Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup

550kcal

Very high sodium.

Mala Hot Pot Soup

500kcal

Very high sodium.

Japanese Ramen

550kcal

Very high sodium.

Cola

140kcal

Phosphoric acid burdens kidneys.

Soju

250kcal

Alcohol greatly burdens kidneys.

Convenience Store Lunchbox

600kcal

Very high sodium and phosphorus.

Cup Rice

400kcal

Very high sodium.

Soy Garlic Fried Chicken

650kcal

Very high sodium and phosphorus.

Cheeseburger

550kcal

High sodium, phosphorus, protein.

French Fries

400kcal

High sodium and potassium.

Nachos

500kcal

High sodium and phosphorus.

Banana

100kcal

Very high potassium, be very careful.

Avocado

240kcal

Very high potassium, be careful.

Kidney Disease Diet FAQ

Q. What foods should kidney disease patients avoid?

Limit high-sodium, high-potassium, and high-phosphorus foods. Watch processed foods, bananas, potatoes, and dairy.

Q. What foods are good for kidney health?

Low-potassium fruits (apples, pears), cabbage, and bell peppers are relatively safe. Keep protein intake moderate.

Q. Should kidney disease patients drink lots of water?

Fluid restriction may be needed depending on kidney function. Always consult your doctor.

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