๐ŸŸข Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
๐ŸŸก Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
๐Ÿ”ด Avoid
Oxalate โ‰ฅ100 mg/serving
๐ŸŸข

Potato, White, instant, mashed

๐ŸŸข Safe โ€” Low Oxalate
15 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1/2 cup (30 g) | Per 100 g: 49 mg
โœ“ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

๐Ÿ“Š Nutrition at a Glance

15 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
47 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
8.1 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
44 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

๐Ÿ“ Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1/2 cup30 g15 mg Safe
2 x 1/2 cup60 g30 mg Caution
ยฝ x 1/2 cup15 g7.5 mg Safe

๐Ÿท๏ธ Tags

Vegetables ๐ŸŸข Oxalate Safe Low Oxalate Plant-Based Processed Food

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Should I avoid Potato if I have kidney stones?

No red flags here. Just 15 mg per 1/2 cup โ€” well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Potato in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).

What's the oxalate content of Potato?

Quick math: 1/2 cup of Potato = 15 mg oxalate. 100g = 49 mg. Both numbers come from Harvard's latest lab measurements. Not AI, not a database, actual lab work.

Is Potato high in oxalates?

It's low. 15 mg per 1/2 cup is well under the 25 mg danger line. Potato is not the food you need to worry about.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Potato?

The easiest move: swap Potato for any ๐ŸŸข Safe food in the related foods grid. They're all under 25 mg per serving and verified by Harvard's 2024 data. Problem solved.

How much sodium does Potato have?

Sodium's not the issue here. Potato has 47 mg per 100g โ€” comfortably low. No need to worry about salt pushing extra calcium into your urine with this food.

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๐Ÿ“š Data Sources

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

๐Ÿ“– 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.