๐ŸŸข Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
๐ŸŸก Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
๐Ÿ”ด Avoid
Oxalate โ‰ฅ100 mg/serving
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Corn, Grits

๐ŸŸข Safe โ€” Low Oxalate
19 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 serving (100 g) | Per 100 g: 26 mg
โœ“ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

๐Ÿ“Š Nutrition at a Glance

19 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
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Sodium / 100g
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Protein / 100g
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Calcium / 100g
Pending

๐Ÿ“ Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 serving100 g19 mg Safe
2 x 1 serving200 g38 mg Caution
ยฝ x 1 serving50 g9.5 mg Safe

๐Ÿท๏ธ Tags

Grains & Pasta ๐ŸŸข Oxalate Safe Low Oxalate Plant-Based

๐ŸŸข See all Grains & Pasta rated Safe for kidney stones โ†’

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat Corn with kidney stones?

Short answer: yes. Longer answer: at 19 mg per 1 serving, Corn 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 Corn?

Quick math: 1 serving of Corn = 19 mg oxalate. 100g = 26 mg. Both numbers come from Harvard's latest lab measurements. Not AI, not a database, actual lab work.

Is Corn a high-oxalate food?

It's low. 19 mg per 1 serving is well under the 25 mg danger line. Corn is not the food you need to worry about.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Corn?

The easiest move: swap Corn for any ๐ŸŸข 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 reliable is the data for Corn?

Oxalate: very reliable (Harvard 2024 lab measurement). Other nutrients: still being matched to USDA data. The oxalate figure is what matters for a kidney stone decision, and that one's solid.

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๐Ÿ“š Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF.

๐Ÿ“– 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.