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🌱 Plant-Based × 📦 Processed Food

27 foods that are Plant-Based AND Processed Food. 21 other Plant-Based foods don't meet the Processed Food criteria, so this is the focused intersection for kidney stone patients tracking both dimensions.

📊 27 foods 📐 Avg oxalate: 34.3 mg/serving 📏 Range: 1.0-493.0 mg
✓ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch editorial team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.
🟢 Safe
20 (74%)
🟡 Caution
5 (18%)
🔴 Avoid
2 (7%)

🔍 Key Insights

1 **Mostly safe territory.** 20 out of 27 foods (74%) in this intersection fall in the safe oxalate range (under 25 mg per serving). That's good news — you have plenty of low-oxalate options here.
2 **Big oxalate range.** The spread is 1 to 493 mg per serving — a 492 mg difference. Best pick: **Mushrooms** (1 mg). Most caution needed: **Spinach** (493 mg).
3 **Moderate average oxalate.** The mean is 34.3 mg per serving across 27 foods. That's above the safe threshold but below high-risk territory. Portion awareness matters here.
4 **Sodium alert.** 1 foods in this intersection are high in sodium (460+ mg/100g). Excess sodium increases urinary calcium — a known kidney stone risk factor. Check sodium levels alongside oxalate when choosing.

🍽️ Foods in This Intersection

{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Mushrooms
1 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Water Chestnuts
1 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Corn
2 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Corn
2 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Peaches
3 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Legumes
3 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Legumes
3 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Pears
4 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Pie Mix
5 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Olives
6 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Grape leaves
7 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Pumpkin
7 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Pineapple
7 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Beans
8 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Carrots
9 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Tomatoes
11 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Olives
11 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Legumes
11 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Orange
14 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Potato
15 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Cereal
25 mg / serving
Caution
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Cereal
34 mg / serving
Caution
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Cereal
41 mg / serving
Caution
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Cereal
46 mg / serving
Caution
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Legumes
53 mg / serving
Caution
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Cereal
103 mg / serving
Avoid
{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Spinach
493 mg / serving
Avoid

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean when a food is both Plant-Based and Processed Food?

It means the food belongs to both categories — it's a plant-based AND meets the Processed Food criteria. For kidney stone patients, this gives you two angles to evaluate: is this food right for your diet? and whether processing adds hidden risks. The foods listed below all satisfy both conditions, making this a focused set of 27 items.

Are Plant-Based foods that are Processed Food safe for kidney stones?

The short answer: some are, some aren't. 74% of the foods in this intersection fall in the safe range. The rest need more attention. The key is picking the right specific foods — check the verdict indicator on each card below.

How should I use this Plant-Based × Processed Food breakdown?

Filter first by verdict: 🟢 safe foods are suitable for daily eating. For 🟡 caution foods, aim for smaller portions and less frequent consumption. For 🔴 avoid foods, look for lower-oxalate substitutes in the same Plant-Based category if possible.

What's the lowest-oxalate {tag_a} in this {tag_b} category?

The lowest-oxalate option in this intersection is **Mushrooms** at 1 mg per serving (1/2 cup, sliced). That's well within the safe range. Other top low-oxalate picks include **Water Chestnuts**, **Corn**, **Corn**. These are your best bets for daily consumption.

🔗 Related Tags

This is dietary reference information, NOT medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Oxalate tolerance varies by person, stone type, and medication.