How Much Oxalate Is in Rice milk?

Harvard's 2024 analysis found 2 mg of oxalate in one serving of Rice milk (1 cup). At the 100-gram level, that's 0.8 mg. This puts Rice milk in the Safe range (under 25 mg per serving). Keep in mind: oxalate varies by growing conditions, preparation method, and variety — but Harvard's measurement is the most reliable reference available.
✓ Lab-Verified Data Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.
2
mg oxalate
per serving
Food: Rice milk, unsweetened
Serving: 1 cup (240 g)
Verdict: 🟢 Safe
Per 100g: 0.8 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
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💡 What This Means for Your Diet

In practical terms, Rice milk is a low-risk food for kidney stone patients. Its 2 mg oxalate per serving stays under the 25 mg line, so it can appear in your regular rotation without extra calculation. As always, staying hydrated and getting dietary calcium supports stone prevention.

📊 How Rice milk Compares

Among dairy & eggs, Rice milk sits below the category average of 3 mg. For context, 87 out of 91 dairy & eggs (95%) are rated 🟢 Safe (under 25 mg oxalate/serving). The average dairy & eggs in our database has 3 mg oxalate per serving — which means Rice milk is 40% below the category norm. Within its specific category, Rice milk ranks among the lower-oxalate options. 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 dairy & eggs rated Safe to compare within the same verdict level.

❓ Related Questions

Why does oxalate per 100g matter?

Per-100g values put every food on the same scale, which is handy when serving sizes differ a lot between foods — or when your portion doesn't match the standard serving. It lets you compare apples to apples on oxalate density. For Rice milk, the measured oxalate value is 2 mg per 1 cup (Safe).

How accurate is the oxalate measurement?

The measurements use ion chromatography, the accepted reference method for oxalate. That means real lab values for each food rather than inferred numbers. Some natural variation exists between samples, but this is the strongest published data set. Applied to Rice milk: 2 mg oxalate per 1 cup — Safe per Harvard (2024).

How does this compare to other foods?

The ratings split at 25 mg (Safe) and 100 mg (Avoid), with 25-99 mg in the Caution band. For context against similar foods, the category pages on OxalateWatch rank every item in that group by oxalate. For context, Rice milk measures 2 mg per 1 cup, rated Safe.

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.