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 | 4 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 tsp | 8 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1 tsp | 2 g | 0 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vanilla extract safe for kidney stones?
Short answer: yes. Longer answer: at 0 mg per 1 tsp, Vanilla extract is one of the safer things you can eat if you're watching oxalate. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH measured this directly.
What's the oxalate content of Vanilla extract?
Here are the numbers: 0 mg oxalate in one 1 tsp of Vanilla extract (4g). Per 100 grams, that's 0 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.
Is Vanilla extract high in oxalates?
Nope. Vanilla extract is a low-oxalate food — just 0 mg per 1 tsp. Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Vanilla extract?
Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods — every 🟢 green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Vanilla extract. Same food group, way less oxalate.
How reliable is the data for Vanilla extract?
The 0 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.