๐ŸŸข Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
๐ŸŸก Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
๐Ÿ”ด Avoid
Oxalate โ‰ฅ100 mg/serving
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BBQ sauce

๐ŸŸข Safe โ€” Low Oxalate
0 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 2 Tbsp (30 g) | Per 100 g: 1 mg
โœ“ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

๐Ÿ“Š Nutrition at a Glance

0 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
165 mg
Sodium / 100g
Mod Na
21.6 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
14 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

โš ๏ธ Moderate Sodium

BBQ sauce has 165 mg sodium per 100g. While not critically high, kidney stone patients should monitor sodium intake as excess can raise urinary calcium.

๐Ÿ“ Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
2 Tbsp30 g0 mg Safe
2 x 2 Tbsp60 g0 mg Safe
ยฝ x 2 Tbsp15 g0 mg Safe

๐Ÿท๏ธ Tags

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat BBQ sauce with kidney stones?

Yep, you're good. BBQ sauce clocks in at 0 mg oxalate per 2 Tbsp โ€” way under the 25 mg cutoff. Eat it without the stress. Measured by Harvard, not guessed.

What's the oxalate content of BBQ sauce?

Here are the numbers: 0 mg oxalate in one 2 Tbsp of BBQ sauce (30g). Per 100 grams, that's 1 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) โ€” these aren't database guesses.

Is BBQ sauce a high-oxalate food?

Definitely low. 0 mg oxalate per 2 Tbsp. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to BBQ sauce?

The easiest move: swap BBQ sauce for any ๐ŸŸข Safe food in the related foods grid. They're all under 25 mg per serving and verified by Harvard's 2024 data. Problem solved.

How much sodium does BBQ sauce have?

Sodium's not the issue here. BBQ sauce has 165 mg per 100g โ€” comfortably low. No need to worry about salt pushing extra calcium into your urine with this food.

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๐Ÿ“š Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy 2018 & Foundation Foods).

๐Ÿ“– Key Scientific References

Taylor EN, Curhan GC. Oxalate intake and the risk for nephrolithiasis. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2007;18(7):2198-2204. PMID: 17538185
Borghi L, Schianchi T, Meschi T, et al. Comparison of two diets for the prevention of recurrent stones in idiopathic hypercalciuria. N Engl J Med. 2002;346(2):77-84. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa010369
Fink HA, Akornor JW, Garimella PS, et al. Diet, fluid, or supplements for secondary prevention of nephrolithiasis. Eur Urol. 2009;56(1):72-80. DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2009.03.031
Ferraro PM, Taylor EN, Gambaro G, Curhan GC. Dietary and lifestyle factors for primary prevention of nephrolithiasis. BMC Nephrol. 2020;21(1):267. PMID: 32652950
Pearle MS, Goldfarb DS, Assimos DG, et al. Medical management of kidney stones: AUA guideline. J Urol. 2014;192(2):316-324. DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2014.05.006
Liebman M, Costa G. Effects of calcium and magnesium on urinary oxalate excretion after oxalate loads. J Urol. 2000;163(5):1565-1569. PMID: 10751889
Holmes RP, Assimos DG. The impact of dietary oxalate on kidney stone formation. Urol Res. 2004;32(5):311-316. DOI: 10.1007/s00240-004-0437-3
Lin BB, Lin ME, Huang RH, et al. Dietary treatment and fluid intake for prevention of recurrent calcium stones. PLoS One. 2021;16(4):e0250257. PMID: 33872340
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.