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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Good King Henry, stems, buds or leaves, boiled

๐Ÿ”ด Avoid โ€” High
110 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1/2 cup (45 g) | Per 100 g: 245 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

110 mg
Oxalate / serving
High
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Sodium / 100g
Pending
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Protein / 100g
Pending
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Calcium / 100g
Pending

๐Ÿ“ Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1/2 cup45 g110 mg Avoid
2 x 1/2 cup90 g220 mg Avoid
ยฝ x 1/2 cup22 g55 mg Caution

๐Ÿท๏ธ Tags

Condiments Plant-Based High Oxalate ๐Ÿ”ด Oxalate Avoid

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat Good King Henry with kidney stones?

Straight talk: Good King Henry is high in oxalate. 110 mg per 1/2 cup puts it firmly in the avoid zone (100+ mg). Kidney stone patients should limit this one. Harvard measured it, not us.

What's the oxalate content of Good King Henry?

One 1/2 cup of Good King Henry = 110 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 245 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.

Is Good King Henry low or high oxalate?

It's high. 110 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup puts Good King Henry in the high-oxalate category. Kidney stone patients should limit or avoid this one.

What can I eat instead of Good King Henry?

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

Can I eat Good King Henry if I pair it with dairy?

Eat Good King Henry with calcium-rich food at the same meal. The calcium grabs oxalate in your digestive tract before your kidneys ever see it. Yogurt, cheese, or milk work. Calcium pills between meals don't.

How reliable is the data for Good King Henry?

The oxalate number for Good King Henry โ€” 110 mg per serving โ€” is from Harvard's 2024 lab analysis. That part is solid. The USDA nutrition data (sodium, protein, calcium) is still being matched โ€” we'll update when it's available.

Does boiling Good King Henry reduce the oxalate?

Here's the cooking hack: boil Good King Henry, discard the water. That's where the dissolved oxalate goes. Expect roughly 30-50% reduction. Steaming is a distant second place.

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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.