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 | 83 g | 40 mg | Caution |
| 2 x 1/2 cup | 166 g | 80 mg | Caution |
| ½ x 1/2 cup | 41 g | 20 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Legumes if I have kidney stones?
It's not off-limits, but keep an eye on portions. Legumes has 40 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup — that's in the caution zone (25-99 mg). Eat it, just don't make it a daily thing.
How much oxalate is in Legumes?
The exact figure: 40 mg of oxalate per 1/2 cup of Legumes. Works out to 48 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.
Is Legumes a high-oxalate food?
Middle of the pack. 40 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup puts Legumes in the moderate zone. Fine occasionally, not an everyday food.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Legumes?
There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Legumes, check the related foods section below — the green-marked ones are your best bets. All verified by Harvard (2024).
How much sodium does Legumes have?
The sodium level is fine — 14 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.
How much Legumes is safe to eat?
Size matters. 1/2 cup of Legumes = 40 mg. Cut it in half, you're at roughly 20 mg. If you love this food, the half-portion strategy is your best compromise.