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Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Milk, 2% reduced fat

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
0 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 cup (244 g) | Per 100 g: 0 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

0 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
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Sodium / 100g
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Protein / 100g
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Calcium / 100g
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📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 cup244 g0 mg Safe
2 x 1 cup488 g0 mg Safe
½ x 1 cup122 g0 mg Safe

🏷️ Tags

Dairy & Eggs 🟢 Oxalate Safe Low Oxalate Calcium-Rich

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milk safe for kidney stones?

It's fine. Milk has 0 mg of oxalate per 1 cup. That's low enough that kidney stone patients don't really need to worry about it. Harvard did the measuring, not us.

What's the oxalate content of Milk?

Here are the numbers: 0 mg oxalate in one 1 cup of Milk (244g). Per 100 grams, that's 0 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.

Is Milk low or high oxalate?

Nope. Milk is a low-oxalate food — just 0 mg per 1 cup. Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.

What can I eat instead of Milk?

The easiest move: swap Milk for any 🟢 Safe food in the related foods grid. They're all under 25 mg per serving and verified by Harvard's 2024 data. Problem solved.

How reliable is the data for Milk?

Oxalate: very reliable (Harvard 2024 lab measurement). Other nutrients: still being matched to USDA data. The oxalate figure is what matters for a kidney stone decision, and that one's solid.

🔍 Explore More About This Food

🟢See our detailed safety analysis for this food 📊Exact oxalate numbers: how much is in a serving 📋Low, moderate, or high oxalate? Full breakdown

📚 Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF.

📖 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.