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 | 89 g | 79 mg | Caution |
| 2 x 1/2 cup | 178 g | 158 mg | Avoid |
| ½ x 1/2 cup | 44 g | 39.5 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?
Awareness over avoidance. Legumes has 79 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup — higher than ideal, but not panic-worthy. Smaller servings, less frequent, problem mostly solved.
How much oxalate is in Legumes?
The exact figure: 79 mg of oxalate per 1/2 cup of Legumes. Works out to 89 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.
Is Legumes a high-oxalate food?
It's in the moderate range. 79 mg per 1/2 cup sits between safe and high-risk. Manageable if you watch how much you eat.
What can I eat instead of 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 sodium does Legumes have?
The sodium level is fine — 0 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.
How much Legumes is safe to eat?
A standard serving (1/2 cup) of Legumes gives you 79 mg oxalate. Half that = 39.5 mg. That's the difference between a caution-level and a safe-level meal. Portions matter a lot here.