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 cup | 86 g | 131 mg | Avoid |
| 2 x 1 cup | 172 g | 262 mg | Avoid |
| ½ x 1 cup | 43 g | 65.5 mg | Caution |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cactus safe for kidney stones?
Yeah, this one's in the red. 131 mg oxalate per 1 cup is way over the safe threshold. Cactus is a food to avoid or eat very rarely. There are better options in the same category.
What's the oxalate content of Cactus?
The exact figure: 131 mg of oxalate per 1 cup of Cactus. Works out to 152 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.
Is Cactus a high-oxalate food?
High. At 131 mg per 1 cup, Cactus is a high-oxalate food. Harvard's 2024 data puts this firmly in the avoid zone for stone formers.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Cactus?
There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Cactus, check the related foods section below — the green-marked ones are your best bets. All verified by Harvard (2024).
Does boiling Cactus reduce the oxalate?
Boil it. Drain it. That's the move. For Cactus, boiling and discarding the cooking water removes about a third to half of the soluble oxalate. Don't reuse that water for anything.
Can I eat Cactus if I pair it with dairy?
Pairing strategy: eat Cactus alongside a calcium source. The calcium-oxalate binding happens in your gut, not your kidneys. One less dose of oxalate hitting your bloodstream. Timing = same meal.
How much sodium does Cactus have?
Low sodium: 8 mg/100g. That's a non-issue for kidney stones. Just don't undo it by drowning it in salt during cooking.