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 | 160 g | 1 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 cup | 320 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1 cup | 80 g | 0.5 mg | Safe |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Chayote squash with kidney stones?
No red flags here. Just 1 mg per 1 cup — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Chayote squash in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).
What's the oxalate content of Chayote squash?
The lab result: 1 mg per 1 cup (160g serving). That's 0 mg per 100g. Harvard's ion chromatography analysis, 2024. Not crowdsourced, not estimated.
Is Chayote squash high in oxalates?
It's low. 1 mg per 1 cup is well under the 25 mg danger line. Chayote squash is not the food you need to worry about.
What can I eat instead of Chayote squash?
Look at the 'Safe Alternatives' section right below this FAQ. Those foods are all under 25 mg oxalate per serving and in the same category as Chayote squash. Pick from those.
How reliable is the data for Chayote squash?
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.