Is Huazontle (Aztec broccoli) Safe for Kidney Stones? (Avoid)
mg oxalate
per serving
Serving: 1/2 cup (60 g)
Verdict: 🔴 Avoid
Per 100g: 438 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
In practical terms, Huazontle (Aztec broccoli) is one of the higher-oxalate options at 263 mg per serving, well above what's advisable for stone formers. Replace it where you can. If you do eat it, small portions, calcium at the same meal, and extra water are the damage controls.
Among vegetables, Huazontle (Aztec broccoli) sits well above the category average of 27 mg. For context, 219 out of 271 vegetables (80%) are rated 🟢 Safe (under 25 mg oxalate/serving). The average vegetables in our database has 27 mg oxalate per serving — which means Huazontle (Aztec broccoli) is 873% above the category norm. Within its specific category, Huazontle (Aztec broccoli) 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 vegetables rated Avoid 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. For context, Huazontle (Aztec broccoli) measures 263 mg per 1/2 cup, rated Avoid.
Can I eat this food every day?
For Safe foods (under 25 mg/serving), daily use is generally fine. Caution and Avoid foods work better as occasional items — rotate them with safer options so no single high-oxalate food becomes a habit. Huazontle (Aztec broccoli) comes in at 263 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup (Avoid) 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. Huazontle (Aztec broccoli) comes in at 263 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup (Avoid) in the measured database.
Should I also check sodium and calcium?
Yes — kidney stone risk isn't just about oxalate. High sodium increases urinary calcium (a stone promoter). Adequate dietary calcium (from food, not supplements) actually binds oxalate in your gut. Check the food's full nutrition page for the complete picture. Huazontle (Aztec broccoli) comes in at 263 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup (Avoid) in the measured database.