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

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
2 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1/4 cup (21 g) | Per 100 g: 0 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

2 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
Sodium / 100g
Pending
Protein / 100g
Pending
Calcium / 100g
Pending

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1/4 cup21 g2 mg Safe
2 x 1/4 cup42 g4 mg Safe
½ x 1/4 cup10 g1 mg Safe

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coconut flakes safe for kidney stones?

No red flags here. Just 2 mg per 1/4 cup — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Coconut flakes in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).

How much oxalate is in Coconut flakes?

The exact figure: 2 mg of oxalate per 1/4 cup of Coconut flakes. Works out to 0 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.

Is Coconut flakes a high-oxalate food?

It's low. 2 mg per 1/4 cup is well under the 25 mg danger line. Coconut flakes is not the food you need to worry about.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Coconut flakes?

Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods — every 🟢 green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Coconut flakes. Same food group, way less oxalate.

How reliable is the data for Coconut flakes?

The oxalate number for Coconut flakes — 2 mg per serving — is from Harvard's 2024 lab analysis. That part is solid. The USDA nutrition data (sodium, protein, calcium) is still being matched — we'll update when it's available.

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📚 Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF.

📖 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.