Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate โฅ100 mg/serving
๐ Nutrition at a Glance
๐ Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | 45 g | 110 mg | Avoid |
| 2 x 1/2 cup | 90 g | 220 mg | Avoid |
| ยฝ x 1/2 cup | 22 g | 55 mg | Caution |
๐ท๏ธ Tags
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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 ๐ข 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.