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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Bread, sourdough

๐ŸŸข Safe โ€” Low Oxalate
1 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 slice (28 g) | Per 100 g: 0 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

1 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
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Sodium / 100g
Pending
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Protein / 100g
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Calcium / 100g
Pending

๐Ÿ“ Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 slice28 g1 mg Safe
2 x 1 slice56 g2 mg Safe
ยฝ x 1 slice14 g0.5 mg Safe

๐Ÿท๏ธ Tags

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

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Should I avoid Bread if I have kidney stones?

Yep, you're good. Bread clocks in at 1 mg oxalate per 1 slice โ€” way under the 25 mg cutoff. Eat it without the stress. Measured by Harvard, not guessed.

What's the oxalate content of Bread?

One 1 slice of Bread = 1 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 0 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.

Is Bread high in oxalates?

Low. 1 mg per 1 slice puts Bread firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Bread?

The easiest move: swap Bread 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 reliable is the data for Bread?

Oxalate: very reliable (Harvard 2024 lab measurement). Other nutrients: still being matched to USDA data. The oxalate figure is what matters for a kidney stone decision, and that one's solid.

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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.