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

๐ŸŸข Safe โ€” Low Oxalate
1 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 cup (98 g) | Per 100 g: 1 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

1 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
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Sodium / 100g
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Protein / 100g
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Calcium / 100g
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๐Ÿ“ Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 cup98 g1 mg Safe
2 x 1 cup196 g2 mg Safe
ยฝ x 1 cup49 g0.5 mg Safe

๐Ÿท๏ธ Tags

Vegetables ๐ŸŸข Oxalate Safe Low Oxalate Plant-Based

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Should I avoid Snow peas if I have kidney stones?

No red flags here. Just 1 mg per 1 cup โ€” well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Snow peas in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).

What's the oxalate content of Snow peas?

The exact figure: 1 mg of oxalate per 1 cup of Snow peas. Works out to 1 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.

Is Snow peas a high-oxalate food?

Low. 1 mg per 1 cup puts Snow peas firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.

What can I eat instead of Snow peas?

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

How reliable is the data for Snow peas?

The oxalate number for Snow peas โ€” 1 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.