🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Candy, Truffles, Dark Chocolate (See's)

🟡 Caution — Moderate
28 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 candy (20 g) | Per 100 g: 140 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

28 mg
Oxalate / serving
Moderate
6 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
5.5 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
30 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 candy20 g28 mg Caution
2 x 1 candy40 g56 mg Caution
½ x 1 candy10 g14 mg Safe

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Candy safe for kidney stones?

Proceed, but with awareness. Candy delivers 28 mg oxalate per 1 candy. That's moderate — above the safe line, below the danger line. Portion size is your friend here.

What's the oxalate content of Candy?

One 1 candy of Candy = 28 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 140 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.

Is Candy a high-oxalate food?

It's in the moderate range. 28 mg per 1 candy sits between safe and high-risk. Manageable if you watch how much you eat.

What can I eat instead of Candy?

Don't give up the whole category — just pick a safer member of it. The green foods in the related section all work as substitutes for Candy with a fraction of the oxalate.

How much Candy is safe to eat?

The portion math: 1 candy = 28 mg oxalate. Half serving = ~14 mg. With a 100 mg daily oxalate target, 28 mg from one food eats a big chunk of your budget. Go smaller.

Is Candy a good drink for kidney stones?

For beverages, 28 mg oxalate per serving puts Candy in the caution category. Most of your daily fluids should still be water. This one's an occasional drink, not your hydration strategy.

How much sodium does Candy have?

Low sodium: 6 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.