Taro Leaves, Giant and Elephant Ears, Raw

Vegetable
Very High

Oxalate Content

182.6
mg
per 1 cup (28g)
Per 100g
652mg
Daily Budget
183%of 100mg
Verified by peer-reviewed research

Renal Nutrients

per 100g
Sodium
3mg0% DV
Potassium
648mg25% DV
Phosphorus
60mg6% DV
Source: USDA FoodData Central
Daily Budget Impact
This food uses 183% 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 Taro Leaves, Giant and Elephant Ears, Raw:

🥬Raw
652mg
🫕
Boiled-50%
326mg
save 326mg
♨️
Steamed-25%
489mg

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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