🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Potato Salad

🟡 Caution — Moderate
26 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1/2 cup (138 g) | Per 100 g: 19 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

26 mg
Oxalate / serving
Moderate
47 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
8.1 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
44 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1/2 cup138 g26 mg Caution
2 x 1/2 cup276 g52 mg Caution
½ x 1/2 cup69 g13 mg Safe

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Vegetables Plant-Based Moderate Oxalate 🟡 Oxalate Caution

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Should I avoid Potato Salad if I have kidney stones?

You can have it. Just be aware that at 26 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup, Potato Salad isn't in the all-clear zone. Think 'sometimes food,' not 'everyday food.'

How much oxalate is in Potato Salad?

Quick math: 1/2 cup of Potato Salad = 26 mg oxalate. 100g = 19 mg. Both numbers come from Harvard's latest lab measurements. Not AI, not a database, actual lab work.

Is Potato Salad high in oxalates?

It's in the moderate range. 26 mg per 1/2 cup sits between safe and high-risk. Manageable if you watch how much you eat.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Potato Salad?

Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Potato Salad. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.

How much sodium does Potato Salad have?

47 mg sodium per 100g in Potato Salad. Well under the 460 mg threshold. One less thing on your kidney stone checklist.

How much Potato Salad is safe to eat?

A standard serving (1/2 cup) of Potato Salad gives you 26 mg oxalate. Half that = 13 mg. That's the difference between a caution-level and a safe-level meal. Portions matter a lot here.

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📚 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.