🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Grains, Millet, boiled 30 min

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
6 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1/2 cup (87 g) | Per 100 g: 7 mg
✓ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

📊 Nutrition at a Glance

6 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
2 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
3.5 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
3 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1/2 cup87 g6 mg Safe
2 x 1/2 cup174 g12 mg Safe
½ x 1/2 cup43 g3 mg Safe

🏷️ Tags

Grains & Pasta 🟢 Oxalate Safe Low Oxalate Plant-Based

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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.

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📚 Data Sources

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

📖 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.