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 shell | 13 g | 1 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 shell | 26 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1 shell | 6 g | 0.5 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Taco shell if I have kidney stones?
Safe pick. 1 mg oxalate per 1 shell means Taco shell 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 Taco shell?
1 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 1 shell of Taco shell. For the 100g comparison freaks: 0 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.
Is Taco shell low or high oxalate?
Definitely low. 1 mg oxalate per 1 shell. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Taco shell?
Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Taco shell. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.
How reliable is the data for Taco shell?
The 1 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.