🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Donut, glazed

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
12 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 medium (60 g) | Per 100 g: 20 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

12 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
385 mg
Sodium / 100g
Mod Na
5.3 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
35 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

⚠️ Moderate Sodium

Donut has 385 mg sodium per 100g. While not critically high, kidney stone patients should monitor sodium intake as excess can raise urinary calcium.

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 medium60 g12 mg Safe
2 x 1 medium120 g24 mg Safe
½ x 1 medium30 g6 mg Safe

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donut safe for kidney stones?

No red flags here. Just 12 mg per 1 medium — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Donut in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).

What's the oxalate content of Donut?

One 1 medium of Donut = 12 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 20 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.

Is Donut high in oxalates?

Definitely low. 12 mg oxalate per 1 medium. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.

What can I eat instead of Donut?

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 Donut with a fraction of the oxalate.

How much sodium does Donut have?

The sodium level is fine — 385 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.

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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.