Dishes · Mexican
Are nachos with beans and cheese high in oxalate?
C
Moderately. Moderate, 23 mg per 1 plate
Range 23 to 23 mg across the studies behind each ingredient
One serving of nachos with beans and cheese (1 plate) has about 23 mg of oxalate, 46% of the 50 mg a day many stone clinics aim for. Tortilla chips carries 61% of it.
What's in it
A typical home recipe for one serving. Each ingredient uses the middle published value from its own page, scaled to the amount in the dish. Your recipe may differ, so add your own in the calculator.
| Ingredient | Amount | Oxalate | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tortilla chips grade B | 56 g 2 × 1 oz | 14 mg | 61% |
| Black beans grade C | 43 g 0.5 × 1/2 cup cooked | 5.5 mg | 24% |
| Salsa grade A | 64 g 1 × 1/4 cup | 2.8 mg | 12% |
| Cheese grade A | 56 g 2 × 1 oz cheddar | <1 mg | 1% |
By Oliver Silen · Data checked November 2, 2026 · Not medical advice