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 oz | 28 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 oz | 56 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1 oz | 14 g | 0 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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🔗 Related Foods
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Queso fresco safe for kidney stones?
It's fine. Queso fresco has 0 mg of oxalate per 1 oz. That's low enough that kidney stone patients don't really need to worry about it. Harvard did the measuring, not us.
How much oxalate is in Queso fresco?
Here are the numbers: 0 mg oxalate in one 1 oz of Queso fresco (28g). Per 100 grams, that's 0 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.
Is Queso fresco high in oxalates?
Nope. Queso fresco is a low-oxalate food — just 0 mg per 1 oz. Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.
What can I eat instead of Queso fresco?
Don't give up the whole category — just pick a safer member of it. The green foods in the related section all work as substitutes for Queso fresco with a fraction of the oxalate.
How reliable is the data for Queso fresco?
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.