🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Legumes, Peas, Green Pigeon Peas, canned

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
11 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 serving (100 g) | Per 100 g: 36 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

11 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
5 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
5.4 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
25 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 serving100 g11 mg Safe
2 x 1 serving200 g22 mg Safe
½ x 1 serving50 g5.5 mg Safe

🏷️ Tags

Legumes 🟢 Oxalate Safe Low Oxalate Plant-Based Processed Food

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat Legumes with kidney stones?

Yep, you're good. Legumes clocks in at 11 mg oxalate per 1 serving — way under the 25 mg cutoff. Eat it without the stress. Measured by Harvard, not guessed.

What's the oxalate content of Legumes?

Here are the numbers: 11 mg oxalate in one 1 serving of Legumes (100g). Per 100 grams, that's 36 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.

Is Legumes high in oxalates?

Low. 11 mg per 1 serving puts Legumes firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Legumes?

Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Legumes. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.

How much sodium does Legumes have?

The sodium level is fine — 5 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.

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📚 Data Sources

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

📖 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.