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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 pieces | 51 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 3 pieces | 102 g | 4 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 3 pieces | 25 g | 1 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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🔗 Related Foods
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Falafel safe for kidney stones?
It's fine. Falafel has 2 mg of oxalate per 3 pieces. 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 Falafel?
Quick math: 3 pieces of Falafel = 2 mg oxalate. 100g = 0 mg. Both numbers come from Harvard's latest lab measurements. Not AI, not a database, actual lab work.
Is Falafel high in oxalates?
It's low. 2 mg per 3 pieces is well under the 25 mg danger line. Falafel is not the food you need to worry about.
What can I eat instead of Falafel?
Don't give up the whole category — just pick a safer member of it. The green foods in the related section all work as substitutes for Falafel with a fraction of the oxalate.
How reliable is the data for Falafel?
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.