Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
⚠️ Moderate Sodium
Hearts of Palm has 426 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
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | 80 g | 30 mg | Caution |
| 2 x 1/2 cup | 160 g | 60 mg | Caution |
| ½ x 1/2 cup | 40 g | 15 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Hearts of Palm if I have kidney stones?
It's a 'watch it' food, not a 'stop it' food. 30 mg per 1/2 cup puts Hearts of Palm in the caution range. Pair it with calcium-rich foods and you'll blunt some of the oxalate absorption.
How much oxalate is in Hearts of Palm?
30 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 1/2 cup of Hearts of Palm. For the 100g comparison freaks: 37 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.
Is Hearts of Palm low or high oxalate?
Moderate. Hearts of Palm has 30 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup — not high enough to panic, not low enough to ignore. Portions matter with this one.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Hearts of Palm?
There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Hearts of Palm, check the related foods section below — the green-marked ones are your best bets. All verified by Harvard (2024).
How much Hearts of Palm is safe to eat?
A standard serving (1/2 cup) of Hearts of Palm gives you 30 mg oxalate. Half that = 15 mg. That's the difference between a caution-level and a safe-level meal. Portions matter a lot here.
How much sodium does Hearts of Palm have?
The sodium level is fine — 426 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.