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, Red, Cayenne, Dried 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: Parsley Herbs and Spices (Parsley) (3 mg), Thyme Herbs and Spices (3 mg), Ginger Herbs and Spices (Ginger 2) (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. Herbs and Spices, Pepper, Red, Cayenne, Dried 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 g | 3 mg | Low Oxalate | |
| 2 x | 8 g | 6 mg | Low Oxalate |
| ½ x | 2 g | 1.5 mg | Low Oxalate |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Herbs and Spices with kidney stones?
Don't overthink this one. Herbs and Spices has 3 mg oxalate per . 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?
The exact figure: 3 mg of oxalate per of Herbs and Spices. Works out to 75 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.
Is Herbs and Spices low or high oxalate?
Nope. Herbs and Spices is a low-oxalate food — just 3 mg per . Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.
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.
How much sodium does Herbs and Spices have?
30 mg sodium per 100g in Herbs and Spices. Well under the 460 mg threshold. One less thing on your kidney stone checklist.