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, mashed | 115 g | 1 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1/2 cup, mashed | 230 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1/2 cup, mashed | 57 g | 0.5 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Papaya safe for kidney stones?
No red flags here. Just 1 mg per 1/2 cup, mashed — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Papaya in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).
What's the oxalate content of Papaya?
One 1/2 cup, mashed of Papaya = 1 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 1 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.
Is Papaya a high-oxalate food?
Nope. Papaya is a low-oxalate food — just 1 mg per 1/2 cup, mashed. Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Papaya?
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 Papaya. Pick from those.
How much sodium does Papaya have?
Sodium's not the issue here. Papaya has 5 mg per 100g — comfortably low. No need to worry about salt pushing extra calcium into your urine with this food.