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 cup | 240 g | 1 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 cup | 480 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1 cup | 120 g | 0.5 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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🔗 Related Foods
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Polenta if I have kidney stones?
No red flags here. Just 1 mg per 1 cup — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Polenta in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).
How much oxalate is in Polenta?
1 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 1 cup of Polenta. For the 100g comparison freaks: 0 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.
Is Polenta a high-oxalate food?
Low. 1 mg per 1 cup puts Polenta firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.
What can I eat instead of Polenta?
There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Polenta, check the related foods section below — the green-marked ones are your best bets. All verified by Harvard (2024).
How reliable is the data for Polenta?
The 1 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.