🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Legumes, Beans, Great Northern, dried, boiled

🟡 Caution — Moderate
67 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1/2 cup (89 g) | Per 100 g: 75 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

67 mg
Oxalate / serving
Moderate
Sodium / 100g
Pending
Protein / 100g
Pending
Calcium / 100g
Pending

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1/2 cup89 g67 mg Caution
2 x 1/2 cup178 g134 mg Avoid
½ x 1/2 cup44 g33.5 mg Caution

🏷️ Tags

Legumes Plant-Based Moderate Oxalate 🟡 Oxalate Caution Calcium-Rich

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat Legumes with kidney stones?

It's not off-limits, but keep an eye on portions. Legumes has 67 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup — that's in the caution zone (25-99 mg). Eat it, just don't make it a daily thing.

What's the oxalate content of Legumes?

Here are the numbers: 67 mg oxalate in one 1/2 cup of Legumes (89g). Per 100 grams, that's 75 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.

Is Legumes a high-oxalate food?

It's in the moderate range. 67 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?

There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Legumes, check the related foods section below — the green-marked ones are your best bets. All verified by Harvard (2024).

How much Legumes is safe to eat?

Size matters. 1/2 cup of Legumes = 67 mg. Cut it in half, you're at roughly 33.5 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.

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📚 Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF.

📖 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.