Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
Cooking method is the axis that separates the members of this family. Boiled versions shed part of their soluble oxalate into the discarded water (typically 30-50%), raw versions retain everything, and frozen sits close to raw. Legumes, Beans, Pink, dried, boiled measures 64 mg per standard serving, in the middle of the family range — check the form you actually eat rather than the base name. Related forms in this family: Legumes, Beans, White, dried, boiled (55 mg), Legumes, Beans, Great Northern, dried, boiled (67 mg), Legumes, Beans, Navy, dried & boiled or canned (53 mg).
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | 85 g | 64 mg | Moderate Oxalate |
| 2 x 1/2 cup | 170 g | 128 mg | High Oxalate |
| ½ x 1/2 cup | 42 g | 32 mg | Moderate Oxalate |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Legumes safe for kidney stones?
You can have it. Just be aware that at 64 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?
Quick math: 1/2 cup of Legumes = 64 mg oxalate. 100g = 76 mg. Both numbers come from Harvard's latest lab measurements. Not AI, not a database, actual lab work.
Is Legumes high in oxalates?
Middle of the pack. 64 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup puts Legumes in the moderate zone. Fine occasionally, not an everyday food.
What can I eat instead of Legumes?
Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods — every 🟢 green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Legumes. Same food group, way less oxalate.
How much Legumes is safe to eat?
Think garnish, not main dish. Legumes at 64 mg per 1/2 cup is a lot for one food. Use smaller amounts spread across meals or as a flavor accent rather than the centerpiece.
How reliable is the data for Legumes?
The oxalate number for Legumes — 64 mg per serving — is from Harvard's 2024 lab analysis. That part is solid. The USDA nutrition data (sodium, protein, calcium) is still being matched — we'll update when it's available.