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

Legumes, Beans, Red, Chili, small, dried, boiled

๐ŸŸก Caution โ€” Moderate
29 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1/2 cup (91 g) | Per 100 g: 32 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

29 mg
Oxalate / serving
Moderate
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Sodium / 100g
Pending
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Protein / 100g
Pending
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Calcium / 100g
Pending

๐Ÿ“ Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1/2 cup91 g29 mg Caution
2 x 1/2 cup182 g58 mg Caution
ยฝ x 1/2 cup45 g14.5 mg Safe

๐Ÿท๏ธ Tags

Vegetables Plant-Based Moderate Oxalate ๐ŸŸก Oxalate Caution Calcium-Rich

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Should I avoid Legumes if I have kidney stones?

Yellow zone. 29 mg per 1/2 cup means Legumes sits in that middle ground where it's manageable but not risk-free. Half portions help. So does eating it less often.

What's the oxalate content of Legumes?

Quick math: 1/2 cup of Legumes = 29 mg oxalate. 100g = 32 mg. Both numbers come from Harvard's latest lab measurements. Not AI, not a database, actual lab work.

Is Legumes low or high oxalate?

Moderate. Legumes has 29 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup โ€” not high enough to panic, not low enough to ignore. Portions matter with this one.

What can I eat instead of Legumes?

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

How much Legumes is safe to eat?

A standard serving (1/2 cup) of Legumes gives you 29 mg oxalate. Half that = 14.5 mg. That's the difference between a caution-level and a safe-level meal. Portions matter a lot here.

How reliable is the data for Legumes?

The oxalate number for Legumes โ€” 29 mg per serving โ€” is from Harvard's 2024 lab analysis. That part is solid. The USDA nutrition data (sodium, protein, calcium) is still being matched โ€” we'll update when it's available.

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๐Ÿ“š Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF.

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.