Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
🚨 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
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 2 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 tsp | 4 g | 4 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1 tsp | 1 g | 1 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Herbs and Spices if I have kidney stones?
Short answer: yes. Longer answer: at 2 mg per 1 tsp, Herbs and Spices is one of the safer things you can eat if you're watching oxalate. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH measured this directly.
What's the oxalate content of Herbs and Spices?
2 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 1 tsp of Herbs and Spices. For the 100g comparison freaks: 103 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.
Is Herbs and Spices high in oxalates?
Low. 2 mg per 1 tsp puts Herbs and Spices firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.
What can I eat instead of Herbs and Spices?
Look at the 'Safe Alternatives' section right below this FAQ. Those foods are all under 25 mg oxalate per serving and in the same category as Herbs and Spices. Pick from those.
Is Herbs and Spices high in sodium?
Here's the sodium catch with Herbs and Spices: 2867 mg/100g. Excess sodium = more calcium in urine = higher stone risk. The oxalate number isn't the only thing that matters here.