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 | 18 g | 1 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 tbsp | 36 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1 tbsp | 9 g | 0.5 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
🟢 See all Condiments rated Safe for kidney stones →
🔗 Related Foods
🟢 Safe alternatives (recommended)
⚠️ Other foods in this category to watch
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gochujang paste safe for kidney stones?
It's fine. Gochujang paste has 1 mg of oxalate per 1 tbsp. That's low enough that kidney stone patients don't really need to worry about it. Harvard did the measuring, not us.
What's the oxalate content of Gochujang paste?
1 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 1 tbsp of Gochujang paste. For the 100g comparison freaks: 0 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.
Is Gochujang paste low or high oxalate?
Low. 1 mg per 1 tbsp puts Gochujang paste firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Gochujang paste?
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 Gochujang paste. Pick from those.
How reliable is the data for Gochujang paste?
The oxalate number for Gochujang paste — 1 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.