๐ŸŸข Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
๐ŸŸก Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
๐Ÿ”ด Avoid
Oxalate โ‰ฅ100 mg/serving
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Herbs and Spices, Chives, fresh

๐ŸŸข Safe โ€” Low Oxalate
1 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1/4 cup, chopped (12 g) | Per 100 g: 5 mg
โœ“ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

๐Ÿ“Š Nutrition at a Glance

1 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
3 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
3.3 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
92 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

๐Ÿ“ Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1/4 cup, chopped12 g1 mg Safe
2 x 1/4 cup, chopped24 g2 mg Safe
ยฝ x 1/4 cup, chopped6 g0.5 mg Safe

๐Ÿท๏ธ Tags

Vegetables ๐ŸŸข Oxalate Safe Low Oxalate Herbs & Spices

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Herbs and Spices safe for kidney stones?

No red flags here. Just 1 mg per 1/4 cup, chopped โ€” well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Herbs and Spices in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).

What's the oxalate content of Herbs and Spices?

One 1/4 cup, chopped of Herbs and Spices = 1 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 5 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.

Is Herbs and Spices a high-oxalate food?

It's low. 1 mg per 1/4 cup, chopped is well under the 25 mg danger line. Herbs and Spices is not the food you need to worry about.

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

Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods โ€” every ๐ŸŸข green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Herbs and Spices. Same food group, way less oxalate.

How much sodium does Herbs and Spices have?

3 mg sodium per 100g in Herbs and Spices. Well under the 460 mg threshold. One less thing on your kidney stone checklist.

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๐Ÿ“š Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy 2018 & Foundation Foods).

๐Ÿ“– 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.