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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | 48 g | 228 mg | Avoid |
| 2 x 1/2 cup | 96 g | 456 mg | Avoid |
| ½ x 1/2 cup | 24 g | 114 mg | Avoid |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Good King Henry safe for kidney stones?
Yeah, this one's in the red. 228 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup is way over the safe threshold. Good King Henry is a food to avoid or eat very rarely. There are better options in the same category.
What's the oxalate content of Good King Henry?
228 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 1/2 cup of Good King Henry. For the 100g comparison freaks: 475 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.
Is Good King Henry low or high oxalate?
Yeah, it's high. 228 mg per 1/2 cup is way over the safe threshold. Good King Henry belongs in the 'limit severely' column.
What can I eat instead of Good King Henry?
Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods — every 🟢 green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Good King Henry. Same food group, way less oxalate.
How reliable is the data for Good King Henry?
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.
Can I eat Good King Henry if I pair it with dairy?
Yes, it helps. Calcium from food (yogurt, cheese, milk) binds oxalate in your gut so less reaches your kidneys. With Good King Henry, having dairy at the same meal is a smart move. Not supplements though — those work differently.
Does boiling Good King Henry reduce the oxalate?
Boil it. Drain it. That's the move. For Good King Henry, boiling and discarding the cooking water removes about a third to half of the soluble oxalate. Don't reuse that water for anything.