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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 tbsp | 30 g | 1 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 2 tbsp | 60 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 2 tbsp | 15 g | 0.5 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Cocktail sauce if I have kidney stones?
No red flags here. Just 1 mg per 2 tbsp — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Cocktail sauce in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).
How much oxalate is in Cocktail sauce?
One 2 tbsp of Cocktail sauce = 1 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 0 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.
Is Cocktail sauce a high-oxalate food?
Low. 1 mg per 2 tbsp puts Cocktail sauce firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Cocktail sauce?
Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Cocktail sauce. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.
How reliable is the data for Cocktail sauce?
The 1 mg oxalate figure is direct from Harvard's lab — measured, not estimated. The sodium/protein/calcium numbers aren't fully matched yet. When they are, we'll update.
Is Cocktail sauce a good drink for kidney stones?
For beverages, 1 mg oxalate per serving puts Cocktail sauce in the safe category. Most of your daily fluids should still be water. This one's an occasional drink, not your hydration strategy.