Legumes, Beans, Flor de Mayo

Protein
High

Oxalate Content

96.3
mg
per 1/2 cup (90g)
Per 100g
107mg
Daily Budget
96%of 100mg
Verified by peer-reviewed research

Renal Nutrients

per 100g
Potassium
1490mg57% DV
Phosphorus
439mg44% DV
Source: USDA FoodData Central
Daily Budget Impact
This food uses 96% of your daily 100mg budget

Cooking Reduces Oxalate

Oxalate leaches into water during cooking. Here's how preparation affects Legumes, Beans, Flor de Mayo:

🥬Raw
107mg
🫕
Boiled-20%
85.6mg
save 21.4mg
♨️
Steamed-10%
96.3mg

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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