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 | 86 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1/2 cup | 172 g | 4 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1/2 cup | 43 g | 1 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Pinto beans if I have kidney stones?
No red flags here. Just 2 mg per 1/2 cup — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Pinto beans in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).
What's the oxalate content of Pinto beans?
The lab result: 2 mg per 1/2 cup (86g serving). That's 0 mg per 100g. Harvard's ion chromatography analysis, 2024. Not crowdsourced, not estimated.
Is Pinto beans low or high oxalate?
It's low. 2 mg per 1/2 cup is well under the 25 mg danger line. Pinto beans is not the food you need to worry about.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Pinto beans?
Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Pinto beans. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.
How reliable is the data for Pinto beans?
The 2 mg oxalate figure is direct from Harvard's lab — measured, not estimated. The sodium/protein/calcium numbers aren't fully matched yet. When they are, we'll update.