🥕 Root Vegetables — 🔴 Oxalate Avoid Foods
Red alert: 3 Root Vegetables foods hit 100+ mg oxalate per serving — the Avoid zone. These are the foods kidney stone patients should limit or steer clear of. The numbers are measured by Harvard (2024), not guessed.
📊 3 foods
Content reviewed by OxalateWatch editorial team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.
**High-risk subset:** 3 foods (100%) are rated Avoid. Focus on the 0 safe options to minimize risk.
**Average oxalate:** 285 mg/serving across all 3 foods. Check individual food pages for precise numbers per serving size.
**Data source:** All oxalate values from Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024) via OHF. Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central where available.
🍽️ Foods in This Category
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Beet Powder
100 mg / serving
Avoid
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Juice
164 mg / serving
Avoid
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Mangold or Spinach beet
590 mg / serving
Avoid
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which Root Vegetables are the lowest in oxalate?
Browse the food list below — foods with 🟢 are the safest. The exact oxalate numbers are displayed so you can compare within the 3-food intersection.
Are all Root Vegetables safe for kidney stones?
No — it depends on the specific food. Some are very low, others require caution. Always check the individual food page for exact oxalate per serving.
How should I use this Root Vegetables × Oxalate Avoid breakdown?
Use it as a filter. If you're shopping or meal planning, prioritize the 🟢 Safe foods as your go-to options. 🟡 Caution foods are fine occasionally. 🔴 Avoid foods need the most attention.
Where does the oxalate data come from?
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via the OHF database. These are direct lab measurements, not estimates or crowd-sourced data.
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.