🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Candy, M&Ms, Peanut

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
11 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 10 pieces (24 g) | Per 100 g: 46 mg
✓ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

📊 Nutrition at a Glance

11 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
308 mg
Sodium / 100g
Mod Na
14.2 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
504 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

⚠️ Moderate Sodium

Candy has 308 mg sodium per 100g. While not critically high, kidney stone patients should monitor sodium intake as excess can raise urinary calcium.

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
10 pieces24 g11 mg Safe
2 x 10 pieces48 g22 mg Safe
½ x 10 pieces12 g5.5 mg Safe

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Should I avoid Candy if I have kidney stones?

Don't overthink this one. Candy has 11 mg oxalate per 10 pieces. That's solidly safe territory for kidney stones. The number is from Harvard's latest lab work.

How much oxalate is in Candy?

The exact figure: 11 mg of oxalate per 10 pieces of Candy. Works out to 46 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.

Is Candy a high-oxalate food?

Nope. Candy is a low-oxalate food — just 11 mg per 10 pieces. Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Candy?

Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Candy. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.

How much sodium does Candy have?

Low sodium: 308 mg/100g. That's a non-issue for kidney stones. Just don't undo it by drowning it in salt during cooking.

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📚 Data Sources

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

📖 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.