Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 246 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 cup | 492 g | 4 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1 cup | 123 g | 1 mg | Safe |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Amaranth if I have kidney stones?
It's fine. Amaranth has 2 mg of oxalate per 1 cup. That's low enough that kidney stone patients don't really need to worry about it. Harvard did the measuring, not us.
What's the oxalate content of Amaranth?
The exact figure: 2 mg of oxalate per 1 cup of Amaranth. Works out to 0 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.
Is Amaranth low or high oxalate?
Nope. Amaranth is a low-oxalate food — just 2 mg per 1 cup. Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.
What can I eat instead of Amaranth?
Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods — every 🟢 green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Amaranth. Same food group, way less oxalate.
How reliable is the data for Amaranth?
Oxalate: very reliable (Harvard 2024 lab measurement). Other nutrients: still being matched to USDA data. The oxalate figure is what matters for a kidney stone decision, and that one's solid.