Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 40 g | 25 mg | Caution |
| 2 x 1 cup | 80 g | 50 mg | Caution |
| ½ x 1 cup | 20 g | 12.5 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Cereal if I have kidney stones?
You can have it. Just be aware that at 25 mg oxalate per 1 cup, Cereal isn't in the all-clear zone. Think 'sometimes food,' not 'everyday food.'
What's the oxalate content of Cereal?
One 1 cup of Cereal = 25 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 63 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.
Is Cereal a high-oxalate food?
Middle of the pack. 25 mg oxalate per 1 cup puts Cereal in the moderate zone. Fine occasionally, not an everyday food.
What can I eat instead of Cereal?
Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods — every 🟢 green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Cereal. Same food group, way less oxalate.
How much Cereal is safe to eat?
The portion math: 1 cup = 25 mg oxalate. Half serving = ~12.5 mg. With a 100 mg daily oxalate target, 25 mg from one food eats a big chunk of your budget. Go smaller.
How much sodium does Cereal have?
Low sodium: 49 mg/100g. That's a non-issue for kidney stones. Just don't undo it by drowning it in salt during cooking.