🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Soup, Chili, No Beans

🟡 Caution — Moderate
43 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 cup (236 g) | Per 100 g: 18 mg
✓ 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

43 mg
Oxalate / serving
Moderate
411 mg
Sodium / 100g
Mod Na
7.5 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
30 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

⚠️ Moderate Sodium

Soup has 411 mg sodium per 100g. While not critically high, kidney stone patients should monitor sodium intake as excess can raise urinary calcium.

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 cup236 g43 mg Caution
2 x 1 cup472 g86 mg Caution
½ x 1 cup118 g21.5 mg Safe

🏷️ Tags

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat Soup with kidney stones?

It's a 'watch it' food, not a 'stop it' food. 43 mg per 1 cup puts Soup in the caution range. Pair it with calcium-rich foods and you'll blunt some of the oxalate absorption.

How much oxalate is in Soup?

The exact figure: 43 mg of oxalate per 1 cup of Soup. Works out to 18 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.

Is Soup high in oxalates?

It's in the moderate range. 43 mg per 1 cup sits between safe and high-risk. Manageable if you watch how much you eat.

What can I eat instead of Soup?

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 Soup. Pick from those.

How much sodium does Soup have?

The sodium level is fine — 411 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.

How much Soup is safe to eat?

Think garnish, not main dish. Soup at 43 mg per 1 cup is a lot for one food. Use smaller amounts spread across meals or as a flavor accent rather than the centerpiece.

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📚 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.