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 | 60 g | 16 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1/2 cup | 120 g | 32 mg | Caution |
| ½ x 1/2 cup | 30 g | 8 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Beans if I have kidney stones?
Don't overthink this one. Beans has 16 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup. That's solidly safe territory for kidney stones. The number is from Harvard's latest lab work.
How much oxalate is in Beans?
One 1/2 cup of Beans = 16 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 26 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.
Is Beans a high-oxalate food?
It's low. 16 mg per 1/2 cup is well under the 25 mg danger line. Beans is not the food you need to worry about.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Beans?
Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Beans. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.
How reliable is the data for Beans?
The 16 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.