Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 arepa | 100 g | 1 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 arepa | 200 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1 arepa | 50 g | 0.5 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Arepa if I have kidney stones?
Don't overthink this one. Arepa has 1 mg oxalate per 1 arepa. That's solidly safe territory for kidney stones. The number is from Harvard's latest lab work.
How much oxalate is in Arepa?
One 1 arepa of Arepa = 1 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 1 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.
Is Arepa high in oxalates?
It's low. 1 mg per 1 arepa is well under the 25 mg danger line. Arepa is not the food you need to worry about.
What can I eat instead of Arepa?
Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Arepa. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.
How reliable is the data for Arepa?
The oxalate number for Arepa — 1 mg per serving — is from Harvard's 2024 lab analysis. That part is solid. The USDA nutrition data (sodium, protein, calcium) is still being matched — we'll update when it's available.