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 tbsp | 5 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 tbsp | 10 g | 4 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1 tbsp | 2 g | 1 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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🔗 Related Foods
🟢 Safe alternatives (recommended)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Cocoa powder with kidney stones?
Don't overthink this one. Cocoa powder has 2 mg oxalate per 1 tbsp. That's solidly safe territory for kidney stones. The number is from Harvard's latest lab work.
How much oxalate is in Cocoa powder?
Here are the numbers: 2 mg oxalate in one 1 tbsp of Cocoa powder (5g). Per 100 grams, that's 40 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.
Is Cocoa powder a high-oxalate food?
It's low. 2 mg per 1 tbsp is well under the 25 mg danger line. Cocoa powder is not the food you need to worry about.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Cocoa powder?
Look at the 'Safe Alternatives' section right below this FAQ. Those foods are all under 25 mg oxalate per serving and in the same category as Cocoa powder. Pick from those.
How reliable is the data for Cocoa powder?
Oxalate: very reliable (Harvard 2024 lab measurement). Other nutrients: still being matched to USDA data. The oxalate figure is what matters for a kidney stone decision, and that one's solid.