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 | 80 g | 99 mg | Caution |
| 2 x 1/2 cup | 160 g | 198 mg | Avoid |
| ½ x 1/2 cup | 40 g | 49.5 mg | Caution |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Legumes with kidney stones?
Proceed, but with awareness. Legumes delivers 99 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup. That's moderate — above the safe line, below the danger line. Portion size is your friend here.
How much oxalate is in Legumes?
The exact figure: 99 mg of oxalate per 1/2 cup of Legumes. Works out to 124 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.
Is Legumes high in oxalates?
It's in the moderate range. 99 mg per 1/2 cup sits between safe and high-risk. Manageable if you watch how much you eat.
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 Legumes is safe to eat?
Think garnish, not main dish. Legumes at 99 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?
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.