🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Barley Life, AIM

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
4 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 serving (100 g) | Per 100 g: 157 mg
✓ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

📊 Nutrition at a Glance

4 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
20 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
8.7 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
35 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 serving100 g4 mg Safe
2 x 1 serving200 g8 mg Safe
½ x 1 serving50 g2 mg Safe

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Should I avoid Barley Life if I have kidney stones?

No red flags here. Just 4 mg per 1 serving — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Barley Life in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).

What's the oxalate content of Barley Life?

4 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 1 serving of Barley Life. For the 100g comparison freaks: 157 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.

Is Barley Life low or high oxalate?

Definitely low. 4 mg oxalate per 1 serving. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Barley Life?

Look at the 'Safe Alternatives' section right below this FAQ. Those foods are all under 25 mg oxalate per serving and in the same category as Barley Life. Pick from those.

How much sodium does Barley Life have?

Sodium's not the issue here. Barley Life has 20 mg per 100g — comfortably low. No need to worry about salt pushing extra calcium into your urine with this food.

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📚 Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy 2018 & Foundation Foods).

📖 Key Scientific References

Taylor EN, Curhan GC. Oxalate intake and the risk for nephrolithiasis. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2007;18(7):2198-2204. PMID: 17538185
Borghi L, Schianchi T, Meschi T, et al. Comparison of two diets for the prevention of recurrent stones in idiopathic hypercalciuria. N Engl J Med. 2002;346(2):77-84. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa010369
Fink HA, Akornor JW, Garimella PS, et al. Diet, fluid, or supplements for secondary prevention of nephrolithiasis. Eur Urol. 2009;56(1):72-80. DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2009.03.031
Ferraro PM, Taylor EN, Gambaro G, Curhan GC. Dietary and lifestyle factors for primary prevention of nephrolithiasis. BMC Nephrol. 2020;21(1):267. PMID: 32652950
Pearle MS, Goldfarb DS, Assimos DG, et al. Medical management of kidney stones: AUA guideline. J Urol. 2014;192(2):316-324. DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2014.05.006
Liebman M, Costa G. Effects of calcium and magnesium on urinary oxalate excretion after oxalate loads. J Urol. 2000;163(5):1565-1569. PMID: 10751889
Holmes RP, Assimos DG. The impact of dietary oxalate on kidney stone formation. Urol Res. 2004;32(5):311-316. DOI: 10.1007/s00240-004-0437-3
Lin BB, Lin ME, Huang RH, et al. Dietary treatment and fluid intake for prevention of recurrent calcium stones. PLoS One. 2021;16(4):e0250257. PMID: 33872340
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.