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

Herbs and Spices, Chili Powder, McCormick

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
8 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 serving (100 g) | Per 100 g: 312 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

8 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
2867 mg
Sodium / 100g
High Na
13.5 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
330 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

🚨 High Sodium Alert

Herbs and Spices contains 2867 mg sodium per 100g — well above the recommended limit for kidney stone patients. High sodium intake can increase calcium in urine, raising stone risk.

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 serving100 g8 mg Safe
2 x 1 serving200 g16 mg Safe
½ x 1 serving50 g4 mg Safe

🏷️ Tags

Vegetables 🟢 Oxalate Safe Low Oxalate Calcium-Rich High Sodium Herbs & Spices

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Should I avoid Herbs and Spices if I have kidney stones?

Yep, you're good. Herbs and Spices clocks in at 8 mg oxalate per 1 serving — way under the 25 mg cutoff. Eat it without the stress. Measured by Harvard, not guessed.

What's the oxalate content of Herbs and Spices?

The exact figure: 8 mg of oxalate per 1 serving of Herbs and Spices. Works out to 312 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.

Is Herbs and Spices high in oxalates?

Definitely low. 8 mg oxalate per 1 serving. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Herbs and Spices?

Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods — every 🟢 green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Herbs and Spices. Same food group, way less oxalate.

Is Herbs and Spices high in sodium?

Sodium warning: Herbs and Spices packs 2867 mg per 100g. That's high enough to push extra calcium into your urine — a stone risk you don't need. Pick low-sodium versions if they exist.

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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.