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

Bread, Rye

๐ŸŸข Low Oxalate โ€” Low Oxalate
13 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 slice (30 g) | Per 100 g: 44 mg
โœ“ Lab-Verified Data Oxalate values from Harvard T.H. Chan SPH Oxalate Database (2024), measured via ion chromatography. This site is a dietary reference tool, not a medical resource.

๐Ÿ“Š Nutrition at a Glance

13 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
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Sodium / 100g
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Protein / 100g
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Calcium / 100g
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This entry is one flavor variant of the same base product, and flavoring generally shifts oxalate far less than form and processing do. Rye Bread sits at 13 mg per serving, in the middle of the family range. Individual measured values below are the numbers to compare. Related forms in this family: English Muffin Bread (13 mg), Wheat Bread (Wheat 2) (13 mg), Wheat Bread (Wheat) (7 mg).

๐Ÿ“ Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 slice30 g13 mg Low Oxalate
2 x 1 slice60 g26 mg Moderate Oxalate
ยฝ x 1 slice15 g6.5 mg Low Oxalate

๐Ÿท๏ธ Tags

Grains & Pasta ๐ŸŸข Oxalate Safe Low Oxalate Plant-Based Calcium-Rich

๐ŸŸข See all Grains & Pasta rated Safe for kidney stones โ†’

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bread safe for kidney stones?

Don't overthink this one. Bread has 13 mg oxalate per 1 slice. That's solidly safe territory for kidney stones. The number is from Harvard's latest lab work.

What's the oxalate content of Bread?

The exact figure: 13 mg of oxalate per 1 slice of Bread. Works out to 44 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.

Is Bread a high-oxalate food?

Nope. Bread is a low-oxalate food โ€” just 13 mg per 1 slice. Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Bread?

Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods โ€” every ๐ŸŸข green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Bread. Same food group, way less oxalate.

How reliable is the data for Bread?

The oxalate number for Bread โ€” 13 mg per serving โ€” is from Harvard's 2024 lab analysis. That part is solid. The USDA nutrition data (sodium, protein, calcium) is still being matched โ€” we'll update when it's available.

๐Ÿ“š Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF.

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.