Chia Seeds

Nut
High

Oxalate Content

46.5
mg
per 2 tbsp (28g)
Per 100g
254mg
Daily Budget
47%of 100mg
Verified by peer-reviewed research

Renal Nutrients

per 100g
Sodium
16mg1% DV
Potassium
407mg16% DV
Phosphorus
860mg86% DV
Source: USDA FoodData Central
Daily Budget Impact
This food uses 47% of your daily 100mg budget

Cooking Reduces Oxalate

Oxalate leaches into water during cooking. Here's how preparation affects Chia Seeds:

🥬Raw
254mg
🫕
Boiled-15%
215.9mg
save 38.1mg
♨️
Steamed-5%
241.3mg

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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