Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
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. Herbs and Spices, Pepper, ground, Black sits at 12 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: Basil Herbs and Spices (Basil 2) (10 mg), Lemon Peel Herbs and Spices (13 mg), Savory Herbs and Spices (Savory 2) (8 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. Herbs and Spices, Pepper, ground, Black sits at 12 mg per teaspoon serving. Nearby entries in this category: spearmint (12 mg), Mint Cookies Cookies (11 mg), Lemon Peel Herbs and Spices (13 mg).
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving | 100 g | 12 mg | Low Oxalate |
| 2 x 1 serving | 200 g | 24 mg | Low Oxalate |
| ½ x 1 serving | 50 g | 6 mg | Low Oxalate |
🏷️ Tags
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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.