Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
Flavor variants in a product family share the base profile, and the oxalate table follows the base more than the flavoring. Tempeh (Lightlife) measures 50 mg per serving, at the high end of the family. The useful reading is the family spread: if the range is narrow, flavor choice is free; if it is wide, the flavor with the lower measured value is the easy win. Related forms in this family: Tempeh (Cooked) (2 mg).
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | 83 g | 50 mg | Moderate Oxalate |
| 2 x 1/2 cup | 166 g | 100 mg | High Oxalate |
| ½ x 1/2 cup | 41 g | 25 mg | Moderate Oxalate |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Tempeh if I have kidney stones?
It's not off-limits, but keep an eye on portions. Tempeh has 50 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup — that's in the caution zone (25-99 mg). Eat it, just don't make it a daily thing.
How much oxalate is in Tempeh?
The exact figure: 50 mg of oxalate per 1/2 cup of Tempeh. Works out to 61 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.
Is Tempeh low or high oxalate?
Middle of the pack. 50 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup puts Tempeh in the moderate zone. Fine occasionally, not an everyday food.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Tempeh?
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 Tempeh with a fraction of the oxalate.
How much Tempeh is safe to eat?
A standard serving (1/2 cup) of Tempeh gives you 50 mg oxalate. Half that = 25 mg. That's the difference between a caution-level and a safe-level meal. Portions matter a lot here.
How much sodium does Tempeh have?
Sodium's not the issue here. Tempeh has 14 mg per 100g — comfortably low. No need to worry about salt pushing extra calcium into your urine with this food.