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 tsp | 3 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 tsp | 6 g | 4 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1 tsp | 1 g | 1 mg | Safe |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Cream of Tartar with kidney stones?
Short answer: yes. Longer answer: at 2 mg per 1 tsp, Cream of Tartar is one of the safer things you can eat if you're watching oxalate. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH measured this directly.
How much oxalate is in Cream of Tartar?
The exact figure: 2 mg of oxalate per 1 tsp of Cream of Tartar. Works out to 80 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.
Is Cream of Tartar high in oxalates?
It's low. 2 mg per 1 tsp is well under the 25 mg danger line. Cream of Tartar is not the food you need to worry about.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Cream of Tartar?
Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Cream of Tartar. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.
How much sodium does Cream of Tartar have?
Sodium's not the issue here. Cream of Tartar has 20 mg per 100g — comfortably low. No need to worry about salt pushing extra calcium into your urine with this food.