Is Plantain (Inka Cropss) Safe for Kidney Stones? (Caution)
mg oxalate
per serving
Serving: 1 oz (28 g)
Verdict: 🟡 Caution
Per 100g: 140 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
What this means: Plantain (Inka Cropss) is rated Caution (🟡). At 39 mg oxalate per serving, it's in the moderate zone (25-99 mg). It's manageable with portion awareness — try smaller servings, less frequent consumption, and pairing with calcium-rich foods. Track total daily oxalate to stay under ~100 mg.
Among grains & pasta, Plantain (Inka Cropss) sits well above the category average of 14 mg. For context, 170 out of 201 grains & pasta (84%) are rated 🟢 Safe (under 25 mg oxalate/serving). The average grains & pasta in our database has 14 mg oxalate per serving — which means Plantain (Inka Cropss) is 180% above the category norm. Within its specific category, Plantain (Inka Cropss) ranks on the higher end for oxalate. This context matters because two 'Safe' foods can have very different oxalate levels — one might have 5 mg while another has 24 mg. Both are Safe, but the first gives you more dietary flexibility. Browse all grains & pasta rated Caution to compare within the same verdict level.
Why does the safe threshold matter?
The 25 mg per serving threshold is based on clinical guidance for kidney stone patients. Harvard's lab data (2024) provides the most reliable oxalate measurements available — no database estimates, direct lab analysis. Plantain (Inka Cropss) comes in at 39 mg oxalate per 1 oz (Caution) in the measured database.
Can I eat this food every day?
If it's in the Safe zone (under 25 mg/serving), yes — it can be a regular part of your diet. For Caution or Avoid foods, frequency matters. Rotate them with lower-oxalate options throughout the week. Plantain (Inka Cropss) comes in at 39 mg oxalate per 1 oz (Caution) in the measured database.
Where does the oxalate data come from?
The numbers come from Harvard T.H. Chan SPH's 2024 laboratory measurements, published through the OHF database. Direct lab analysis, which is why they're treated as the reference values for food oxalate. For Plantain (Inka Cropss), the measured oxalate value is 39 mg per 1 oz (Caution).
Should I also check sodium and calcium?
Yes — oxalate alone doesn't decide stone risk. Sodium pushes more calcium into urine, and calcium from food (not supplements) helps bind oxalate during digestion. The main food page covers sodium and calcium alongside oxalate. For Plantain (Inka Cropss), the measured oxalate value is 39 mg per 1 oz (Caution).