Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
⚠️ Moderate Sodium
Herbs and Spices has 452 mg sodium per 100g. While not critically high, kidney stone patients should monitor sodium intake as excess can raise urinary calcium.
Concentration is what separates this entry from its family: drying, grinding, and juicing pack the oxalate of the whole food into a smaller serving, so concentrated forms usually measure higher than fresh ones of the same base. Parsley Herbs and Spices (Parsley) sits at 3 mg per serving, in the middle of the family range. Where a recipe allows the fresh form it is generally the lighter pick; where only the concentrated form works, portion size is the lever that keeps the daily budget intact. Related forms in this family: Ginger Herbs and Spices (Ginger 2) (3 mg), Herbs and Spices, Pepper, Red, Cayenne, Dried (3 mg), Dill Herbs and Spices (3 mg).
Reading spice numbers honestly: herbs and spices are measured per teaspoon, and a teaspoon of almost anything dried weighs 1-2 grams — so even a spice at a high per-100g concentration delivers a trivial oxalate load in the spoon most recipes use. The realistic way to use this table is for cooking frequency: a spice you shake daily deserves a lower number than one you toast twice a year. Parsley Herbs and Spices (Parsley) sits at 3 mg per teaspoon serving. Nearby entries in this category: Basil Herbs and Spices (Basil) (3 mg), Chipolte Chili Herbs and Spices (3 mg), Dill Herbs and Spices (3 mg).
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving | 100 g | 3 mg | Low Oxalate |
| 2 x 1 serving | 200 g | 6 mg | Low Oxalate |
| ½ x 1 serving | 50 g | 1.5 mg | Low Oxalate |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Herbs and Spices if I have kidney stones?
It's fine. Herbs and Spices has 3 mg of oxalate per 1 serving. That's low enough that kidney stone patients don't really need to worry about it. Harvard did the measuring, not us.
What's the oxalate content of Herbs and Spices?
The exact figure: 3 mg of oxalate per 1 serving of Herbs and Spices. Works out to 1127 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.
Is Herbs and Spices low or high oxalate?
It's low. 3 mg per 1 serving 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: 452 mg/100g. That's a non-issue for kidney stones. Just don't undo it by drowning it in salt during cooking.