Is Legumes, Peas, Sugar Snap Safe for Kidney Stones? (Caution)
mg oxalate
per serving
Serving: 1/2 cup (80 g)
Verdict: 🟡 Caution
Per 100g: 32 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
What this means: Legumes, Peas, Sugar Snap is rated Caution (🟡). At 26 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 vegetables, Legumes, Peas, Sugar Snap sits below 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 Legumes, Peas, Sugar Snap is 4% below the category norm. Within its specific category, Legumes, Peas, Sugar Snap ranks near the middle of the pack. 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 Caution to compare within the same verdict level.
Why does the safe threshold matter?
The 25 mg line is the reference point clinicians use to separate everyday foods from ones that need caution. Every value on this page traces back to Harvard's 2024 lab analysis, so the threshold is applied to measured data rather than estimates. For Legumes, Peas, Sugar Snap, the measured oxalate value is 26 mg per 1/2 cup (Caution).
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, Peas, Sugar Snap measures 26 mg per 1/2 cup, rated Caution.
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 Legumes, Peas, Sugar Snap, the measured oxalate value is 26 mg per 1/2 cup (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 context, Legumes, Peas, Sugar Snap measures 26 mg per 1/2 cup, rated Caution.