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

🟡 Caution — Moderate
42 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 serving (100 g) | Per 100 g: 2001 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

42 mg
Oxalate / serving
Moderate
277 mg
Sodium / 100g
Mod Na
6.0 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
632 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

⚠️ Moderate Sodium

Herbs and Spices has 277 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

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 serving100 g42 mg Caution
2 x 1 serving200 g84 mg Caution
½ x 1 serving50 g21 mg Safe

🏷️ Tags

Condiments Moderate Oxalate 🟡 Oxalate Caution Calcium-Rich Herbs & Spices

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Herbs and Spices safe for kidney stones?

You can have it. Just be aware that at 42 mg oxalate per 1 serving, Herbs and Spices isn't in the all-clear zone. Think 'sometimes food,' not 'everyday food.'

How much oxalate is in Herbs and Spices?

The lab result: 42 mg per 1 serving (100g serving). That's 2001 mg per 100g. Harvard's ion chromatography analysis, 2024. Not crowdsourced, not estimated.

Is Herbs and Spices high in oxalates?

Middle of the pack. 42 mg oxalate per 1 serving puts Herbs and Spices in the moderate zone. Fine occasionally, not an everyday food.

What can I eat instead of Herbs and Spices?

Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Herbs and Spices. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.

How much Herbs and Spices is safe to eat?

Think garnish, not main dish. Herbs and Spices at 42 mg per 1 serving is a lot for one food. Use smaller amounts spread across meals or as a flavor accent rather than the centerpiece.

How much sodium does Herbs and Spices have?

The sodium level is fine — 277 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.

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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.