Is Soybean Crackers Safe for Kidney Stones? (Caution)

Soybean Crackers lands in the caution band at 57 mg oxalate per 1 oz. That's not a ban — it's a portion question. Keep servings small, avoid making it a daily staple, and pair it with dairy to cut oxalate absorption.
✓ Lab-Verified Data Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.
57
mg oxalate
per serving
Food: Crackers, Soybean Crackers
Serving: 1 oz (28 g)
Verdict: 🟡 Caution
Per 100g: 204 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
🔄 Lower-Oxalate Alternatives
🟢 Vegetable oil (soybean)
0 mg / serving
🟢 Jelly beans
0 mg / serving
🟢 Soy Sauce
1 mg / serving
🟢 Tofu (Silken)
1 mg / serving
💡 What This Means for Your Diet

What this means: Soybean Crackers is rated Caution (🟡). At 57 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.

📊 How Soybean Crackers Compares

Among legumes, Soybean Crackers sits well above the category average of 20 mg. For context, 44 out of 60 legumes (73%) are rated 🟢 Safe (under 25 mg oxalate/serving). The average legumes in our database has 20 mg oxalate per serving — which means Soybean Crackers is 192% above the category norm. Within its specific category, Soybean Crackers 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 legumes rated Caution to compare within the same verdict level.

❓ Related Questions

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. For Soybean Crackers, the measured oxalate value is 57 mg per 1 oz (Caution).

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. Applied to Soybean Crackers: 57 mg oxalate per 1 oz — Caution per Harvard (2024).

Where does the oxalate data come from?

Every oxalate figure is sourced from Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024), distributed via the OHF database. The values come from actual lab measurements of the foods — not from database averages or estimates. Soybean Crackers comes in at 57 mg oxalate per 1 oz (Caution) in the measured database.

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. Applied to Soybean Crackers: 57 mg oxalate per 1 oz — Caution per Harvard (2024).

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.