๐ŸŸข Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
๐ŸŸก Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
๐Ÿ”ด Avoid
Oxalate โ‰ฅ100 mg/serving
๐ŸŸข

Watercress, raw

๐ŸŸข Safe โ€” Low Oxalate
4 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 cup (58 g) | Per 100 g: 8 mg
โœ“ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

๐Ÿ“Š Nutrition at a Glance

4 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
41 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
2.3 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
120 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

๐Ÿ“ Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 cup58 g4 mg Safe
2 x 1 cup116 g8 mg Safe
ยฝ x 1 cup29 g2 mg Safe

๐Ÿท๏ธ Tags

Vegetables ๐ŸŸข Oxalate Safe Low Oxalate Plant-Based Calcium-Rich

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat Watercress with kidney stones?

Safe pick. 4 mg oxalate per 1 cup means Watercress is comfortably in the green zone. Harvard's 2024 lab data says so. No need to track this one obsessively.

What's the oxalate content of Watercress?

One 1 cup of Watercress = 4 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 8 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.

Is Watercress low or high oxalate?

Low. 4 mg per 1 cup puts Watercress firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Watercress?

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

How much sodium does Watercress have?

Low sodium: 41 mg/100g. That's a non-issue for kidney stones. Just don't undo it by drowning it in salt during cooking.

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๐Ÿ“š Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy 2018 & Foundation Foods).

๐Ÿ“– 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.