Amaranth grain

Grain
High

Oxalate Content

200.9
mg
per 1/2 cup cooked (93g)
Per 100g
216mg
Daily Budget
201%of 100mg

Renal Nutrients

per 100g
Sodium
6mg0% DV
Potassium
135mg5% DV
Phosphorus
148mg15% DV
Source: USDA FoodData Central
Daily Budget Impact
This food uses 201% of your daily 100mg budget
Exceeds recommended daily intake in a single serving

Cooking Reduces Oxalate

Oxalate leaches into water during cooking. Here's how preparation affects Amaranth grain:

🥬Raw
216mg
🫕
Boiled-30%
151.2mg
save 64.8mg
♨️
Steamed-15%
183.6mg

Based on Chai & Liebman (2005). Drain cooking water to remove leached oxalate.

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Pair with Calcium

Calcium binds oxalate in the gut, reducing absorption by up to 50%. Aim for ~250mg calcium with this food:

🥛
Glass of milk250ml
300mg
🥣
Yogurt170g cup
260mg
🧀
Cheddar cheese30g slice
200mg

Based on Liebman & Costa (2000). Consume calcium WITH the oxalate-containing food, not separately.

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Daily target for kidney stone prevention: 50-100mg total oxalate intake. Track your daily consumption to stay within safe limits.

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