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 | 2 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1/2 cup | 182 g | 4 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1/2 cup | 45 g | 1 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Navy beans safe for kidney stones?
Yep, you're good. Navy beans clocks in at 2 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup — way under the 25 mg cutoff. Eat it without the stress. Measured by Harvard, not guessed.
How much oxalate is in Navy beans?
The exact figure: 2 mg of oxalate per 1/2 cup of Navy beans. Works out to 0 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.
Is Navy beans high in oxalates?
It's low. 2 mg per 1/2 cup is well under the 25 mg danger line. Navy beans is not the food you need to worry about.
What can I eat instead of Navy beans?
Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Navy beans. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.
How reliable is the data for Navy 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.