Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
Cooking method is the axis that separates the members of this family. Boiled versions shed part of their soluble oxalate into the discarded water (typically 30-50%), raw versions retain everything, and frozen sits close to raw. Millet Grains (Millet) measures 6 mg per standard serving, at the low end of the family — check the form you actually eat rather than the base name. Related forms in this family: Sorghum Grains (7 mg), Rice Grains (9 mg).
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | 87 g | 6 mg | Low Oxalate |
| 2 x 1/2 cup | 174 g | 12 mg | Low Oxalate |
| ½ x 1/2 cup | 43 g | 3 mg | Low Oxalate |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Grains with kidney stones?
Don't overthink this one. Grains has 6 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup. That's solidly safe territory for kidney stones. The number is from Harvard's latest lab work.
What's the oxalate content of Grains?
6 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 1/2 cup of Grains. For the 100g comparison freaks: 7 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.
Is Grains high in oxalates?
Definitely low. 6 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.
What can I eat instead of Grains?
Look at the 'Safe Alternatives' section right below this FAQ. Those foods are all under 25 mg oxalate per serving and in the same category as Grains. Pick from those.
How much sodium does Grains have?
The sodium level is fine — 2 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.