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 | 132 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 cup | 264 g | 4 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1 cup | 66 g | 1 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Taro root with kidney stones?
Short answer: yes. Longer answer: at 2 mg per 1 cup, Taro root is one of the safer things you can eat if you're watching oxalate. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH measured this directly.
How much oxalate is in Taro root?
The exact figure: 2 mg of oxalate per 1 cup of Taro root. Works out to 0 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.
Is Taro root a high-oxalate food?
Low. 2 mg per 1 cup puts Taro root firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.
What can I eat instead of Taro root?
There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Taro root, 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 Taro root?
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.