๐ŸŸข Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
๐ŸŸก Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
๐Ÿ”ด Avoid
Oxalate โ‰ฅ100 mg/serving
๐ŸŸข

Flour, Chickpea

๐ŸŸข Safe โ€” Low Oxalate
2 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1/4 cup (23 g) | Per 100 g: 10 mg
โœ“ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

๐Ÿ“Š Nutrition at a Glance

2 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
0 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
11.4 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
18 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

๐Ÿ“ Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1/4 cup23 g2 mg Safe
2 x 1/4 cup46 g4 mg Safe
ยฝ x 1/4 cup11 g1 mg Safe

๐Ÿท๏ธ Tags

Legumes ๐ŸŸข Oxalate Safe Low Oxalate Plant-Based

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Should I avoid Flour if I have kidney stones?

Safe pick. 2 mg oxalate per 1/4 cup means Flour is comfortably in the green zone. Harvard's 2024 lab data says so. No need to track this one obsessively.

What's the oxalate content of Flour?

The exact figure: 2 mg of oxalate per 1/4 cup of Flour. Works out to 10 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.

Is Flour a high-oxalate food?

It's low. 2 mg per 1/4 cup is well under the 25 mg danger line. Flour is not the food you need to worry about.

What can I eat instead of Flour?

Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods โ€” every ๐ŸŸข green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Flour. Same food group, way less oxalate.

How much sodium does Flour have?

0 mg sodium per 100g in Flour. Well under the 460 mg threshold. One less thing on your kidney stone checklist.

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๐Ÿ“š Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy 2018 & Foundation Foods).

๐Ÿ“– Key Scientific References

Taylor EN, Curhan GC. Oxalate intake and the risk for nephrolithiasis. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2007;18(7):2198-2204. PMID: 17538185
Borghi L, Schianchi T, Meschi T, et al. Comparison of two diets for the prevention of recurrent stones in idiopathic hypercalciuria. N Engl J Med. 2002;346(2):77-84. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa010369
Fink HA, Akornor JW, Garimella PS, et al. Diet, fluid, or supplements for secondary prevention of nephrolithiasis. Eur Urol. 2009;56(1):72-80. DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2009.03.031
Ferraro PM, Taylor EN, Gambaro G, Curhan GC. Dietary and lifestyle factors for primary prevention of nephrolithiasis. BMC Nephrol. 2020;21(1):267. PMID: 32652950
Pearle MS, Goldfarb DS, Assimos DG, et al. Medical management of kidney stones: AUA guideline. J Urol. 2014;192(2):316-324. DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2014.05.006
Liebman M, Costa G. Effects of calcium and magnesium on urinary oxalate excretion after oxalate loads. J Urol. 2000;163(5):1565-1569. PMID: 10751889
Holmes RP, Assimos DG. The impact of dietary oxalate on kidney stone formation. Urol Res. 2004;32(5):311-316. DOI: 10.1007/s00240-004-0437-3
Lin BB, Lin ME, Huang RH, et al. Dietary treatment and fluid intake for prevention of recurrent calcium stones. PLoS One. 2021;16(4):e0250257. PMID: 33872340
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.