Bitter Gourd (Bitter Melon), Wok-fried

Fruit

Moderate

Oxalate Content

41.4

per 1/2 cup (47g)

Per 100g

88mg

Daily Budget

41%of 100mg

Verified by peer-reviewed research

Renal Nutrients

per 100g

Sodium

5mg0% DV

Potassium

296mg11% DV

Phosphorus

31mg3% DV

Source: USDA FoodData Central

Daily Budget Impact

This food uses 41% of your daily 100mg budget

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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