🧂 High Sodium × 🌿 Herbs & Spices

10 foods that are High Sodium AND Herbs & Spices. 117 other High Sodium foods don't meet the Herbs & Spices criteria, so this is the focused intersection for kidney stone patients tracking both dimensions.

📊 10 foods 📐 Avg oxalate: 9.4 mg/serving 📏 Range: 1.0-22.0 mg

✓ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch editorial team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

🟢 Safe
10 (100%)

🟡 Caution
0 (0%)

🔴 Avoid
0 (0%)

🔍 Key Insights

1 **Mostly safe territory.** 10 out of 10 foods (100%) in this intersection fall in the safe oxalate range (under 25 mg per serving). That's good news — you have plenty of low-oxalate options here.

2 **Moderate oxalate spread.** Values range from 1 to 22 mg per serving. The lowest is **Condiment** (1 mg), and the highest is **McDonalds** (22 mg).

3 **Low average oxalate.** The mean across all 10 foods is 9.4 mg per serving — solidly in the safe zone. You can build meals around these foods with confidence.

4 **Sodium alert.** 9 foods in this intersection are high in sodium (460+ mg/100g). Excess sodium increases urinary calcium — a known kidney stone risk factor. Check sodium levels alongside oxalate when choosing.

5 **Calcium benefit.** 4 foods (44%) provide 100+ mg calcium per 100g. Dietary calcium binds oxalate in your gut — getting enough calcium from food is actually protective against kidney stones.

🍽️ Foods in This Intersection

{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Condiment

1 mg / serving

Safe

{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Herbs and Spices

2 mg / serving

Safe

{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Herbs and Spices

3 mg / serving

Safe

{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Pickles

3 mg / serving

Safe

{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Herbs and Spices

8 mg / serving

Safe

{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Crackers

9 mg / serving

Safe

{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Pepper

11 mg / serving

Safe

{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} Pepper

15 mg / serving

Safe

{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} McDonalds

20 mg / serving

Safe

{"🟢" if f["verdict"] == "safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"] == "caution" else "🔴"} McDonalds

22 mg / serving

Safe

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean when a food is both High Sodium and Herbs & Spices?

This is the overlap zone — foods that are a high-sodium AND an herb or spice. Instead of looking at two separate lists, you get one focused set of 10 foods where both conditions are true. It's more efficient than cross-referencing on your own.

Are High Sodium foods that are Herbs & Spices safe for kidney stones?

Safety varies within this group. 10 foods share both tags, but their oxalate levels span from 1 to 22 mg per serving. The safe ones (~100%) are your go-to choices. For the higher-oxalate ones, consider smaller portions or pairing with calcium-rich foods.

How should I use this High Sodium × Herbs & Spices breakdown?

Filter first by verdict: 🟢 safe foods are suitable for daily eating. For 🟡 caution foods, aim for smaller portions and less frequent consumption. For 🔴 avoid foods, look for lower-oxalate substitutes in the same High Sodium category if possible.

What's the lowest-oxalate {tag_a} in this {tag_b} category?

The lowest-oxalate option in this intersection is **Condiment** at 1 mg per serving (1 serving). That's well within the safe range. Other top low-oxalate picks include **Herbs and Spices**, **Herbs and Spices**, **Pickles**. These are your best bets for daily consumption.

🔗 Related Tags

This is dietary reference information, NOT medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Oxalate tolerance varies by person, stone type, and medication.