Is chicken soup good for kidney patients?

The chicken is good protein; the broth carries leached potassium. For stages 3-5, limit broth, skip packaged soups (sodium), and count the soup as fluid on dialysis.

Beverages

Is Chicken Soup (Homemade) Good for Kidneys?

Also known as: चिकन सूप

USE PORTION CAUTION

Potassium 200 mg/100gPhosphorus 80 mg/100gSodium 350 mg/100g

Homemade chicken soup broth contains leached potassium from the chicken and vegetables. For potassium-restricted patients, limit broth and eat the chicken pieces (which are portion-controlled protein). Packaged soups are high in sodium — avoid.

Nutrition Profile (per 100g)

Nutrient

Amount

Level

CKD Note

Potassium

200 mg

Low

Target <2,000-3,000 mg/day

Phosphorus

80 mg

Low

Target 800-1,000 mg/day

Sodium

350 mg

High

Target <2,000 mg/day

Protein

6 g

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Dialysis: 1.2 g/kg/day

Values are approximate, based on USDA FoodData Central and ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables. Actual values vary by variety, ripeness, serving size, and cooking method. The database rating is a general reference, not an individualized diet recommendation.