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

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
12 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 serving (100 g) | Per 100 g: 572 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

12 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
20 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
10.4 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
443 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 serving100 g12 mg Safe
2 x 1 serving200 g24 mg Safe
½ x 1 serving50 g6 mg Safe

🏷️ Tags

Vegetables 🟢 Oxalate Safe Low Oxalate Plant-Based Calcium-Rich Herbs & Spices

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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

Don't overthink this one. Herbs and Spices has 12 mg oxalate per 1 serving. That's solidly safe territory for kidney stones. The number is from Harvard's latest lab work.

How much oxalate is in Herbs and Spices?

One 1 serving of Herbs and Spices = 12 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 572 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.

Is Herbs and Spices high in oxalates?

It's low. 12 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?

Sodium's not the issue here. Herbs and Spices has 20 mg per 100g — comfortably low. No need to worry about salt pushing extra calcium into your urine with this food.

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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.