Is Rice Safe for Kidney Stones? | Safe

Q: Can I eat Rice with kidney stones?

It's fine. Rice has 8 mg of oxalate per 1/2 cup. That's low enough that kidney stone patients don't really need to worry about it. Harvard did the measuring, not us.

Q: What's the oxalate content of Rice?

Here are the numbers: 8 mg oxalate in one 1/2 cup of Rice (72g). Per 100 grams, that's 11 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.

Q: Is Rice a high-oxalate food?

Definitely low. 8 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.

Q: What can I eat instead of Rice?

Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Rice. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.

Q: How much sodium does Rice have?

The sodium level is fine — 1 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.

🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving

🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving

🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving

✓ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

📊 Nutrition at a Glance

8 mg

Oxalate / serving

Low Oxalate

1 mg

Sodium / 100g

Low Na

12.8 g

Protein / 100g

Tier 1

8 mg

Calcium / 100g

Tier 1

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

Serving	Weight	Oxalate	Verdict
1/2 cup	72 g	8 mg	Safe
2 x 1/2 cup	144 g	16 mg	Safe
½ x 1/2 cup	36 g	4 mg	Safe

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat Rice with kidney stones?

It's fine. Rice has 8 mg of oxalate per 1/2 cup. That's low enough that kidney stone patients don't really need to worry about it. Harvard did the measuring, not us.

What's the oxalate content of Rice?

Here are the numbers: 8 mg oxalate in one 1/2 cup of Rice (72g). Per 100 grams, that's 11 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.

Is Rice a high-oxalate food?

Definitely low. 8 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.

What can I eat instead of Rice?

Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Rice. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.

How much sodium does Rice have?

The sodium level is fine — 1 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.

🔍 Explore More About This Food

🟢See our detailed safety analysis for this food 📊Exact oxalate numbers: how much is in a serving 📋Low, moderate, or high oxalate? Full breakdown 🧂How much sodium? Kidney stone risk check

📚 Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy 2018 & Foundation Foods).

📖 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.

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