Is Legumes, Beans, Butter, boiled Safe for Kidney Stones? (Safe)

Yes — Legumes, Beans, Butter, boiled is safe for most kidney stone patients. At 2 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup (78g), it's well under the 25 mg threshold that defines the safe zone. Harvard's 2024 lab analysis measured this directly, so the number is reliable.
✓ Lab-Verified Data Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.
2
mg oxalate
per serving
Food: Legumes, Beans, Butter, boiled
Serving: 1/2 cup (78 g)
Verdict: 🟢 Safe
Per 100g: 3 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
🔄 Lower-Oxalate Alternatives
🟢 Vegetable oil (soybean)
0 mg / serving
🟢 Jelly beans
0 mg / serving
🟢 Soy Sauce Condiments
1 mg / serving
🟢 Tofu (Silken)
1 mg / serving
💡 What This Means for Your Diet

Here's the takeaway: Legumes, Beans, Butter, boiled earns a Safe rating (🟢) at 2 mg oxalate per serving. Being under 25 mg means it fits comfortably in everyday eating. Keep your usual habits — adequate fluids and calcium in meals — and Legumes, Beans, Butter, boiled poses no special concern.

📊 Legumes, Beans, Butter, boiled vs. Other Legumes

Putting Legumes, Beans, Butter, boiled in context: it lands well below the category average of 20 mg. In the database, 73% of legumes (44 of 60) fall in the 🟢 Safe group (under 25 mg oxalate/serving). The typical legumes here averages 20 mg oxalate per serving, so Legumes, Beans, Butter, boiled runs 90% below that baseline. That places it among the lower-oxalate options in its category. Why this matters: the gap between two Safe foods can be wide — one may hold 5 mg oxalate while another sits at 24 mg. The lower one leaves more room in your day. See all legumes rated Safe for a full side-by-side.

❓ 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. Legumes, Beans, Butter, boiled comes in at 2 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup (Safe) in the measured database.

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. For context, Legumes, Beans, Butter, boiled measures 2 mg per 1/2 cup, rated Safe.

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. Applied to Legumes, Beans, Butter, boiled: 2 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup — Safe per Harvard (2024).

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. Legumes, Beans, Butter, boiled comes in at 2 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup (Safe) in the measured database.

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.