Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
Brussels sprouts are low in oxalate at 14 mg per half-cup — safely in the green zone. They're cruciferous vegetables, the same family as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage. Roast them until crispy with olive oil and salt, shred them raw for salads, or sauté with bacon (a few bits for flavor — just watch the sodium). The slight bitterness that some people dislike is tamed by roasting. From an oxalate perspective, they're a safe, nutrient-dense side dish.
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 90 g | 14 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 cup | 180 g | 28 mg | Caution |
| ½ x 1 cup | 45 g | 7 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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🔗 Related Foods
🟢 Safe alternatives (recommended)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Brussel Sprouts if I have kidney stones?
Short answer: yes. Longer answer: at 14 mg per 1 cup, Brussel Sprouts is one of the safer things you can eat if you're watching oxalate. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH measured this directly.
What's the oxalate content of Brussel Sprouts?
One 1 cup of Brussel Sprouts = 14 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 15 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.
Is Brussel Sprouts low or high oxalate?
Low. 14 mg per 1 cup puts Brussel Sprouts firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Brussel Sprouts?
The easiest move: swap Brussel Sprouts for any 🟢 Safe food in the related foods grid. They're all under 25 mg per serving and verified by Harvard's 2024 data. Problem solved.
How much sodium does Brussel Sprouts have?
25 mg sodium per 100g in Brussel Sprouts. Well under the 460 mg threshold. One less thing on your kidney stone checklist.