Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
⚠️ Moderate Sodium
Cereal has 428 mg sodium per 100g. While not critically high, kidney stone patients should monitor sodium intake as excess can raise urinary calcium.
Flavor variants in a product family share the base profile, and the oxalate table follows the base more than the flavoring. Chex Cereal measures 46 mg per serving, in the middle of the family range. The useful reading is the family spread: if the range is narrow, flavor choice is free; if it is wide, the flavor with the lower measured value is the easy win. Related forms in this family: Shredded Wheat Cereal (41 mg), Bran Flakes Cereal (51 mg), Fiber One Cereal (34 mg).
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving | 100 g | 46 mg | Moderate Oxalate |
| 2 x 1 serving | 200 g | 92 mg | Moderate Oxalate |
| ½ x 1 serving | 50 g | 23 mg | Low Oxalate |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cereal safe for kidney stones?
Awareness over avoidance. Cereal has 46 mg oxalate per 1 serving — higher than ideal, but not panic-worthy. Smaller servings, less frequent, problem mostly solved.
What's the oxalate content of Cereal?
Quick math: 1 serving of Cereal = 46 mg oxalate. 100g = 78 mg. Both numbers come from Harvard's latest lab measurements. Not AI, not a database, actual lab work.
Is Cereal high in oxalates?
Moderate. Cereal has 46 mg oxalate per 1 serving — not high enough to panic, not low enough to ignore. Portions matter with this one.
What can I eat instead of Cereal?
There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Cereal, check the related foods section below — the green-marked ones are your best bets. All verified by Harvard (2024).
How much sodium does Cereal have?
428 mg sodium per 100g in Cereal. Well under the 460 mg threshold. One less thing on your kidney stone checklist.
How much Cereal is safe to eat?
Size matters. 1 serving of Cereal = 46 mg. Cut it in half, you're at roughly 23 mg. If you love this food, the half-portion strategy is your best compromise.