Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 2 g | 1 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 tsp | 4 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1 tsp | 1 g | 0.5 mg | Safe |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Poppy seed with kidney stones?
Safe pick. 1 mg oxalate per 1 tsp means Poppy seed 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 Poppy seed?
One 1 tsp of Poppy seed = 1 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 50 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.
Is Poppy seed a high-oxalate food?
Definitely low. 1 mg oxalate per 1 tsp. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Poppy seed?
Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Poppy seed. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.
How reliable is the data for Poppy seed?
The oxalate number for Poppy seed — 1 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.