Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
Honey is zero oxalate. It's pure sugar from bees, with trace amounts of pollen, enzymes, and antioxidants. For kidney stone patients, the oxalate isn't the concern — the sugar is. Honey is still sugar, with the same metabolic effects as table sugar. Use it sparingly as a sweetener. A drizzle on yogurt or in tea is fine. Honey is not a health food despite its natural origins. But from an oxalate perspective, it's a non-issue.
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 21 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 tbsp | 42 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1 tbsp | 10 g | 0 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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🔗 Related Foods
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Honey with kidney stones?
Safe pick. 0 mg oxalate per 1 tbsp means Honey is comfortably in the green zone. Harvard's 2024 lab data says so. No need to track this one obsessively.
How much oxalate is in Honey?
Here are the numbers: 0 mg oxalate in one 1 tbsp of Honey (21g). Per 100 grams, that's 0 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.
Is Honey high in oxalates?
Definitely low. 0 mg oxalate per 1 tbsp. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.
What can I eat instead of Honey?
Don't give up the whole category — just pick a safer member of it. The green foods in the related section all work as substitutes for Honey with a fraction of the oxalate.
How reliable is the data for Honey?
The oxalate number for Honey — 0 mg per serving — is from Harvard's 2024 lab analysis. That part is solid. The USDA nutrition data (sodium, protein, calcium) is still being matched — we'll update when it's available.