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. Stuffed or unstuffed Olives sits at 11 mg per serving, at the high end of the family. 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: Pitted Olives (6 mg), Olives green (1 mg).
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 medium olives | 23 g | 11 mg | Low Oxalate |
| 2 x 6 medium olives | 46 g | 22 mg | Low Oxalate |
| ½ x 6 medium olives | 11 g | 5.5 mg | Low Oxalate |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Olives with kidney stones?
It's fine. Olives has 11 mg of oxalate per 6 medium olives. 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 Olives?
Quick math: 6 medium olives of Olives = 11 mg oxalate. 100g = 50 mg. Both numbers come from Harvard's latest lab measurements. Not AI, not a database, actual lab work.
Is Olives low or high oxalate?
It's low. 11 mg per 6 medium olives is well under the 25 mg danger line. Olives is not the food you need to worry about.
What can I eat instead of Olives?
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 Olives. Pick from those.
How reliable is the data for Olives?
The 11 mg oxalate figure is direct from Harvard's lab — measured, not estimated. The sodium/protein/calcium numbers aren't fully matched yet. When they are, we'll update.