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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | 101 g | 3 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1/2 cup | 202 g | 6 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1/2 cup | 50 g | 1.5 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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🔗 Related Foods
🟢 Safe alternatives (recommended)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beans safe for kidney stones?
It's fine. Beans has 3 mg of oxalate per 1/2 cup. That's low enough that kidney stone patients don't really need to worry about it. Harvard did the measuring, not us.
What's the oxalate content of Beans?
One 1/2 cup of Beans = 3 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 3 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.
Is Beans low or high oxalate?
Definitely low. 3 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.
What can I eat instead of Beans?
Don't give up the whole category — just pick a safer member of it. The green foods in the related section all work as substitutes for Beans with a fraction of the oxalate.
How reliable is the data for Beans?
The 3 mg oxalate figure is direct from Harvard's lab — measured, not estimated. The sodium/protein/calcium numbers aren't fully matched yet. When they are, we'll update.