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The Chinese staples that matter most on a renal diet are the sauces, not the noodles: soy sauce and oyster sauce are sodium bombs, while bok choy and many leafy greens are potassium-heavy. This list ranks the staples and sauces so you can order and cook kidney-safe Chinese food.
Chinese staples ranked by potassium — rice, noodles, soy sauce and bok choy for a renal diet.
Values are per 100g (USDA FoodData Central / ICMR-NIN). Your actual serving may differ — always multiply by your portion. For a personal plan, check each food's guide for serving advice, leaching techniques, and safer alternatives. Your nephrologist and renal dietitian set YOUR individual limits.
Browse all foods with full guidesThis content is a general reference, not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment plan. Do not change your diet, fluids, medicines, or dialysis plan without your nephrologist or renal dietitian. Individual recommendations depend on your labs, medications, conditions, and care plan.