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 | 85 g | 24 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1/2 cup | 170 g | 48 mg | Caution |
| ½ x 1/2 cup | 42 g | 12 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Legumes if I have kidney stones?
Don't overthink this one. Legumes has 24 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup. That's solidly safe territory for kidney stones. The number is from Harvard's latest lab work.
What's the oxalate content of Legumes?
24 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 1/2 cup of Legumes. For the 100g comparison freaks: 29 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.
Is Legumes high in oxalates?
Low. 24 mg per 1/2 cup puts Legumes firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Legumes?
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 Legumes with a fraction of the oxalate.
Is Legumes high in sodium?
Sodium warning: Legumes packs 475 mg per 100g. That's high enough to push extra calcium into your urine — a stone risk you don't need. Pick low-sodium versions if they exist.