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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | 89 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1/2 cup | 178 g | 4 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1/2 cup | 44 g | 1 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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🔗 Related Foods
🟢 Safe alternatives (recommended)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Kidney beans if I have kidney stones?
No red flags here. Just 2 mg per 1/2 cup — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Kidney beans in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).
How much oxalate is in Kidney beans?
The exact figure: 2 mg of oxalate per 1/2 cup of Kidney beans. Works out to 0 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.
Is Kidney beans a high-oxalate food?
It's low. 2 mg per 1/2 cup is well under the 25 mg danger line. Kidney beans is not the food you need to worry about.
What can I eat instead of Kidney beans?
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 Kidney beans. Pick from those.
How reliable is the data for Kidney beans?
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.