๐ŸŸข Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
๐ŸŸก Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
๐Ÿ”ด Avoid
Oxalate โ‰ฅ100 mg/serving
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Legumes, Beans, Soybean Curd (Tofu)

๐ŸŸข Safe โ€” Low Oxalate
10 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1/2 cup, cubed (125 g) | Per 100 g: 8 mg
โœ“ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

๐Ÿ“Š Nutrition at a Glance

10 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
20 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
12.5 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
188 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

๐Ÿ“ Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1/2 cup, cubed125 g10 mg Safe
2 x 1/2 cup, cubed250 g20 mg Safe
ยฝ x 1/2 cup, cubed62 g5 mg Safe

๐Ÿท๏ธ Tags

Legumes ๐ŸŸข Oxalate Safe Low Oxalate Plant-Based Calcium-Rich

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat Legumes with kidney stones?

Yep, you're good. Legumes clocks in at 10 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup, cubed โ€” way under the 25 mg cutoff. Eat it without the stress. Measured by Harvard, not guessed.

What's the oxalate content of Legumes?

One 1/2 cup, cubed of Legumes = 10 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 8 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.

Is Legumes high in oxalates?

It's low. 10 mg per 1/2 cup, cubed is well under the 25 mg danger line. Legumes is not the food you need to worry about.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Legumes?

The easiest move: swap Legumes for any ๐ŸŸข Safe food in the related foods grid. They're all under 25 mg per serving and verified by Harvard's 2024 data. Problem solved.

How much sodium does Legumes have?

Low sodium: 20 mg/100g. That's a non-issue for kidney stones. Just don't undo it by drowning it in salt during cooking.

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๐Ÿ“š Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy 2018 & Foundation Foods).

๐Ÿ“– 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.