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

Flour, Barley

๐ŸŸข Low Oxalate โ€” Low Oxalate
14 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1/4 cup (35 g) | Per 100 g: 41 mg
โœ“ Lab-Verified Data Oxalate values from Harvard T.H. Chan SPH Oxalate Database (2024), measured via ion chromatography. This site is a dietary reference tool, not a medical resource.

๐Ÿ“Š Nutrition at a Glance

14 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
20 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
8.7 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
35 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

Flavor variants in a product family share the base profile, and the oxalate table follows the base more than the flavoring. Barley Flour measures 14 mg per serving, in the middle of the family range. The useful reading is the family spread: if the range is narrow, flavor choice is free; if it is wide, the flavor with the lower measured value is the easy win. Related forms in this family: Sorghum Flour (13 mg), Cassava Flour (19 mg), Tigernut Flour (12 mg).

๐Ÿ“ Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1/4 cup35 g14 mg Low Oxalate
2 x 1/4 cup70 g28 mg Moderate Oxalate
ยฝ x 1/4 cup17 g7 mg Low Oxalate

๐Ÿท๏ธ Tags

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

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat Flour with kidney stones?

It's fine. Flour has 14 mg of oxalate per 1/4 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 Flour?

The lab result: 14 mg per 1/4 cup (35g serving). That's 41 mg per 100g. Harvard's ion chromatography analysis, 2024. Not crowdsourced, not estimated.

Is Flour high in oxalates?

It's low. 14 mg per 1/4 cup is well under the 25 mg danger line. Flour is not the food you need to worry about.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Flour?

Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods โ€” every ๐ŸŸข green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Flour. Same food group, way less oxalate.

How much sodium does Flour have?

Low sodium: 20 mg/100g. That's a non-issue for kidney stones. Just don't undo it by drowning it in salt during cooking.

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๐Ÿ“š Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy 2018 & Foundation Foods).

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.