KetovoreBlack Russian Salsify
High oxalateRoot vegetables
- Oxalate per serving · 1/2 cup
- ~27 mg
- Oxalate per 100 g
- 40 mg
LowModerateHighVery high
A serving of black russian salsify (~27 mg) sits in the upper range.
A typical serving of black russian salsify (1/2 cup) carries about 27 mg of dietary oxalate, or 40 mg per 100 g — high on a low-oxalate diet (low <10, moderate 10–25, high 25–50, very high >50 mg per serving).
Lower-oxalate swaps
Same role on the plate, a fraction of the oxalate.
Black Russian Salsify varieties
10 common varieties — oxalate is driven by soil, maturity and prep far more than variety, so all estimate alike.
Connoisseur SalsifyDu Comtat SalsifyGeant de Sologne SalsifyLange Jan SalsifyLong White SalsifyMammoth Sandwich Island SalsifySalsifySandwich Island SalsifyScorzonera SalsifyWhite French Salsify
Seeded from published oxalate references. Values are estimates and vary by variety, soil, and preparation — a guide, not lab or medical values. Oxalate is tracked independently of carbs and the keto score.
Frequently asked
How much oxalate is in black russian salsify?›
A typical serving of black russian salsify (1/2 cup) has about 27 mg of dietary oxalate, or 40 mg per 100 g — high on a low-oxalate diet.
Is black russian salsify high in oxalate?›
Yes — black russian salsify is high in oxalate. On a strict low-oxalate plan (commonly 40–50 mg/day) it is best limited.
What are lower-oxalate alternatives to black russian salsify?›
Lower-oxalate options include bohemian horseradish (~4 mg), ah-hu jicama (~6 mg), arrowroot (~6 mg), amarillo yacon (~8 mg).
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Oxalate estimates, not medical advice. Seeded from published oxalate references. Values vary by variety, soil, and preparation.
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