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 | 94 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1/2 cup | 188 g | 4 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1/2 cup | 47 g | 1 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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🔗 Related Foods
🟢 Safe alternatives (recommended)
⚠️ Other foods in this category to watch
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lima beans safe for kidney stones?
No red flags here. Just 2 mg per 1/2 cup — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Lima beans in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).
How much oxalate is in Lima beans?
Here are the numbers: 2 mg oxalate in one 1/2 cup of Lima beans (94g). Per 100 grams, that's 0 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.
Is Lima beans high in oxalates?
Low. 2 mg per 1/2 cup puts Lima beans firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Lima beans?
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 Lima beans with a fraction of the oxalate.
How reliable is the data for Lima beans?
The 2 mg oxalate figure is direct from Harvard's lab — measured, not estimated. The sodium/protein/calcium numbers aren't fully matched yet. When they are, we'll update.