Is Nuts Safe for Kidney Stones?

Q: Is Nuts safe for kidney stones?

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

Q: How much oxalate is in Nuts?

Here are the numbers: 1 mg oxalate in one 1 serving of Nuts (100g). Per 100 grams, that's 3 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.

Q: Is Nuts a high-oxalate food?

Definitely low. 1 mg oxalate per 1 serving. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.

Q: What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Nuts?

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 Nuts. Pick from those.

Q: How much sodium does Nuts have?

The sodium level is fine — 256 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.

🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving

🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving

🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving

✓ 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

1 mg

Oxalate / serving

Low Oxalate

256 mg

Sodium / 100g

Mod Na

20.4 g

Protein / 100g

Tier 1

273 mg

Calcium / 100g

Tier 1

⚠️ Moderate Sodium

Nuts has 256 mg sodium per 100g. While not critically high, kidney stone patients should monitor sodium intake as excess can raise urinary calcium.

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

Serving	Weight	Oxalate	Verdict
1 serving	100 g	1 mg	Safe
2 x 1 serving	200 g	2 mg	Safe
½ x 1 serving	50 g	0.5 mg	Safe

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Don't overthink this one. Nuts has 1 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 Nuts?

Here are the numbers: 1 mg oxalate in one 1 serving of Nuts (100g). Per 100 grams, that's 3 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.

Is Nuts a high-oxalate food?

Definitely low. 1 mg oxalate per 1 serving. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Nuts?

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 Nuts. Pick from those.

How much sodium does Nuts have?

The sodium level is fine — 256 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.

🔍 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 🧂How much sodium? Kidney stone risk check

📚 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.

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