Purslane (Egyptian)

Vegetable
Very High

Oxalate Content

682.5
mg
per 1/2 cup (75g)
Per 100g
910mg
Daily Budget
683%of 100mg

Renal Nutrients

per 100g
Sodium
26mg1% DV
Potassium
274mg11% DV
Phosphorus
45mg5% DV
Daily Budget Impact
This food uses 683% 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 Purslane (Egyptian):

🥬Raw
910mg
🫕
Boiled-50%
455mg
save 455mg
♨️
Steamed-25%
682.5mg

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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