Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
🚨 High Sodium Alert
Legumes contains 475 mg sodium per 100g — well above the recommended limit for kidney stone patients. High sodium intake can increase calcium in urine, raising stone risk.
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | 90 g | 15 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1/2 cup | 180 g | 30 mg | Caution |
| ½ x 1/2 cup | 45 g | 7.5 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Legumes with kidney stones?
It's fine. Legumes has 15 mg of oxalate per 1/2 cup. That's low enough that kidney stone patients don't really need to worry about it. Harvard did the measuring, not us.
How much oxalate is in Legumes?
Quick math: 1/2 cup of Legumes = 15 mg oxalate. 100g = 17 mg. Both numbers come from Harvard's latest lab measurements. Not AI, not a database, actual lab work.
Is Legumes high in oxalates?
Low. 15 mg per 1/2 cup puts Legumes firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.
What can I eat instead of Legumes?
Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Legumes. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.
Is Legumes high in sodium?
Don't just look at oxalate. Legumes has 475 mg sodium/100g on top of whatever oxalate it carries. Double-tap on your kidneys. Minimize salt elsewhere if you eat this.