🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
🟡

Cereal, Chex, Wheat, General Mills

🟡 Caution — Moderate
46 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 serving (100 g) | Per 100 g: 78 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

46 mg
Oxalate / serving
Moderate
428 mg
Sodium / 100g
Mod Na
9.1 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
31 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

⚠️ 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.

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 serving100 g46 mg Caution
2 x 1 serving200 g92 mg Caution
½ x 1 serving50 g23 mg Safe

🏷️ Tags

Grains & Pasta Plant-Based Moderate Oxalate 🟡 Oxalate Caution Processed Food

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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.

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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.