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

Chocolate Syrup

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
1 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1/4 cup (60 g) | Per 100 g: 2 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

1 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
150 mg
Sodium / 100g
Mod Na
0.0 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
0 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

⚠️ Moderate Sodium

Chocolate Syrup has 150 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
1/4 cup60 g1 mg Safe
2 x 1/4 cup120 g2 mg Safe
½ x 1/4 cup30 g0.5 mg Safe

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat Chocolate Syrup with kidney stones?

Yep, you're good. Chocolate Syrup clocks in at 1 mg oxalate per 1/4 cup — way under the 25 mg cutoff. Eat it without the stress. Measured by Harvard, not guessed.

How much oxalate is in Chocolate Syrup?

Here are the numbers: 1 mg oxalate in one 1/4 cup of Chocolate Syrup (60g). Per 100 grams, that's 2 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.

Is Chocolate Syrup low or high oxalate?

Definitely low. 1 mg oxalate per 1/4 cup. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.

What can I eat instead of Chocolate Syrup?

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

How much sodium does Chocolate Syrup have?

The sodium level is fine — 150 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.

Is Chocolate Syrup a good drink for kidney stones?

For beverages, 1 mg oxalate per serving puts Chocolate Syrup in the safe category. Most of your daily fluids should still be water. This one's an occasional drink, not your hydration strategy.

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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.