🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Huazontle (Aztec broccoli)

🔴 Avoid — High
263 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1/2 cup (60 g) | Per 100 g: 438 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

263 mg
Oxalate / serving
High
24 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
2.8 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
56 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1/2 cup60 g263 mg Avoid
2 x 1/2 cup120 g526 mg Avoid
½ x 1/2 cup30 g131.5 mg Avoid

🏷️ Tags

Vegetables Plant-Based High Oxalate 🔴 Oxalate Avoid

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat Huazontle (Aztec broccoli) with kidney stones?

Straight talk: Huazontle (Aztec broccoli) is high in oxalate. 263 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 Huazontle (Aztec broccoli)?

Quick math: 1/2 cup of Huazontle (Aztec broccoli) = 263 mg oxalate. 100g = 438 mg. Both numbers come from Harvard's latest lab measurements. Not AI, not a database, actual lab work.

Is Huazontle (Aztec broccoli) a high-oxalate food?

Yeah, it's high. 263 mg per 1/2 cup is way over the safe threshold. Huazontle (Aztec broccoli) belongs in the 'limit severely' column.

What can I eat instead of Huazontle (Aztec broccoli)?

Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Huazontle (Aztec broccoli). Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.

How much sodium does Huazontle (Aztec broccoli) have?

24 mg sodium per 100g in Huazontle (Aztec broccoli). Well under the 460 mg threshold. One less thing on your kidney stone checklist.

Can I eat Huazontle (Aztec broccoli) if I pair it with dairy?

Pairing strategy: eat Huazontle (Aztec broccoli) alongside a calcium source. The calcium-oxalate binding happens in your gut, not your kidneys. One less dose of oxalate hitting your bloodstream. Timing = same meal.

Does boiling Huazontle (Aztec broccoli) reduce the oxalate?

Cooking method changes the game. Boiling Huazontle (Aztec broccoli) and tossing the water = 30-50% less oxalate. Steaming barely touches it. Roasting does nothing. Raw preserves everything.

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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.