🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Crackers, Sesmark Sesame Thins

🔴 Avoid — High
115 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: (30 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

115 mg
Oxalate / serving
High
11 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
17.7 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
975 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
30 g115 mg Avoid
2 x 60 g230 mg Avoid
½ x 15 g57.5 mg Caution

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat Crackers with kidney stones?

Straight talk: Crackers is high in oxalate. 115 mg per puts it firmly in the avoid zone (100+ mg). Kidney stone patients should limit this one. Harvard measured it, not us.

How much oxalate is in Crackers?

Quick math: of Crackers = 115 mg oxalate. 100g = 0 mg. Both numbers come from Harvard's latest lab measurements. Not AI, not a database, actual lab work.

Is Crackers low or high oxalate?

High. At 115 mg per , Crackers is a high-oxalate food. Harvard's 2024 data puts this firmly in the avoid zone for stone formers.

What can I eat instead of Crackers?

Don't give up the whole category — just pick a safer member of it. The green foods in the related section all work as substitutes for Crackers with a fraction of the oxalate.

How much sodium does Crackers have?

The sodium level is fine — 11 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.

Can I eat Crackers if I pair it with dairy?

Eat Crackers with calcium-rich food at the same meal. The calcium grabs oxalate in your digestive tract before your kidneys ever see it. Yogurt, cheese, or milk work. Calcium pills between meals don't.

Does boiling Crackers reduce the oxalate?

Yes — boiling Crackers and dumping the water can cut oxalate by roughly 30-50%. The oxalate dissolves into the water, and you pour it out. Steaming does way less. Raw = max oxalate.

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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.