🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Herbs and Spices, Cilantro, fresh

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
1 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1/4 cup (4 g) | Per 100 g: 19 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

1 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
46 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
2.1 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
67 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1/4 cup4 g1 mg Safe
2 x 1/4 cup8 g2 mg Safe
½ x 1/4 cup2 g0.5 mg Safe

🏷️ Tags

Vegetables 🟢 Oxalate Safe Low Oxalate Herbs & Spices

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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

Safe pick. 1 mg oxalate per 1/4 cup means Herbs and Spices is comfortably in the green zone. Harvard's 2024 lab data says so. No need to track this one obsessively.

How much oxalate is in Herbs and Spices?

The exact figure: 1 mg of oxalate per 1/4 cup of Herbs and Spices. Works out to 19 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.

Is Herbs and Spices high in oxalates?

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

What can I eat instead of Herbs and Spices?

There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Herbs and Spices, check the related foods section below — the green-marked ones are your best bets. All verified by Harvard (2024).

How much sodium does Herbs and Spices have?

Low sodium: 46 mg/100g. That's a non-issue for kidney stones. Just don't undo it by drowning it in salt during cooking.

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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.