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 | 86 g | 51 mg | Caution |
| 2 x 1/2 cup | 172 g | 102 mg | Avoid |
| ½ x 1/2 cup | 43 g | 25.5 mg | Caution |
🏷️ Tags
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🔗 Related Foods
🟢 Safe alternatives (recommended)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Legumes with kidney stones?
You can have it. Just be aware that at 51 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup, Legumes isn't in the all-clear zone. Think 'sometimes food,' not 'everyday food.'
How much oxalate is in Legumes?
51 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 1/2 cup of Legumes. For the 100g comparison freaks: 60 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.
Is Legumes a high-oxalate food?
It's in the moderate range. 51 mg per 1/2 cup sits between safe and high-risk. Manageable if you watch how much you eat.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Legumes?
Don't give up the whole category — just pick a safer member of it. The green foods in the related section all work as substitutes for Legumes with a fraction of the oxalate.
How much Legumes is safe to eat?
Size matters. 1/2 cup of Legumes = 51 mg. Cut it in half, you're at roughly 25.5 mg. If you love this food, the half-portion strategy is your best compromise.
How reliable is the data for Legumes?
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.