While potatoes are not nearly as high in oxalates as sweet potatoes, they are still considered a high-oxalate food. High oxalate foods are described as containing between 10 and 50 milligrams of oxalates per serving. A medium Idaho potato contains 64 milligrams of oxalate baked.
Which potatoes are lower in oxalates?
The Low Oxalate Cookbook (see Resources) shows that skinless red potatoes are Page 2 considerably lower in oxalates than white or russet potatoes; all potatoes are lower in oxalates when the skin is removed. Legumes: kidney, pinto, and adzuki beans.
Are potatoes OK for kidney stones?
Vegetables that contain oxalates are not good for your kidney stone diet. Stick to vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, carrots, green beans, tomatoes, kale, cabbage, and lettuce.
Does soaking potatoes reduce oxalates?
Additionally, soaking or cooking foods can significantly reduce oxalate levels to maximize nutrient absorption. Kidney stones are another common concern associated with oxalate consumption.
Are purple potatoes high in oxalates?
Just 1/2 cup of baked and mashed purple sweet potato gets you over 250 mg oxalate. (Just a reminder that a “low oxalate” diet is defined as 40-60 mg oxalate per day; so with each serving of purple sweet potato, you are eating 4-6 day's worth of oxalate.)
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