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 | 83 g | 50 mg | Caution |
| 2 x 1/2 cup | 166 g | 100 mg | Avoid |
| ½ x 1/2 cup | 41 g | 25 mg | Caution |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Tempeh if I have kidney stones?
It's not off-limits, but keep an eye on portions. Tempeh has 50 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup — that's in the caution zone (25-99 mg). Eat it, just don't make it a daily thing.
How much oxalate is in Tempeh?
The exact figure: 50 mg of oxalate per 1/2 cup of Tempeh. Works out to 61 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.
Is Tempeh low or high oxalate?
Middle of the pack. 50 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup puts Tempeh in the moderate zone. Fine occasionally, not an everyday food.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Tempeh?
Don't give up the whole category — just pick a safer member of it. The green foods in the related section all work as substitutes for Tempeh with a fraction of the oxalate.
How much Tempeh is safe to eat?
A standard serving (1/2 cup) of Tempeh gives you 50 mg oxalate. Half that = 25 mg. That's the difference between a caution-level and a safe-level meal. Portions matter a lot here.
How much sodium does Tempeh have?
Sodium's not the issue here. Tempeh has 14 mg per 100g — comfortably low. No need to worry about salt pushing extra calcium into your urine with this food.