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 | 91 g | 28 mg | Caution |
| 2 x 1/2 cup | 182 g | 56 mg | Caution |
| ½ x 1/2 cup | 45 g | 14 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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🔗 Related Foods
🟢 Safe alternatives (recommended)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Legumes safe for kidney stones?
You can have it. Just be aware that at 28 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 = 28 mg oxalate. 100g = 30 mg. Both numbers come from Harvard's latest lab measurements. Not AI, not a database, actual lab work.
Is Legumes a high-oxalate food?
It's in the moderate range. 28 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 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.
How much Legumes is safe to eat?
The portion math: 1/2 cup = 28 mg oxalate. Half serving = ~14 mg. With a 100 mg daily oxalate target, 28 mg from one food eats a big chunk of your budget. Go smaller.