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

๐ŸŸก Caution โ€” Moderate
25 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: (225 g) | Per 100 g: 0 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

25 mg
Oxalate / serving
Moderate
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Sodium / 100g
Pending
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Protein / 100g
Pending
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Calcium / 100g
Pending

๐Ÿ“ Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
225 g25 mg Caution
2 x 450 g50 mg Caution
ยฝ x 112 g12.5 mg Safe

๐Ÿท๏ธ Tags

Vegetables ๐ŸŸก Oxalate Caution Moderate Oxalate Processed Food

๐ŸŸก See all Vegetables rated Caution for kidney stones โ†’

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat Wendy's with kidney stones?

It's a 'watch it' food, not a 'stop it' food. 25 mg per puts Wendy's in the caution range. Pair it with calcium-rich foods and you'll blunt some of the oxalate absorption.

What's the oxalate content of Wendy's?

The lab result: 25 mg per (225g serving). That's 0 mg per 100g. Harvard's ion chromatography analysis, 2024. Not crowdsourced, not estimated.

Is Wendy's a high-oxalate food?

It's in the moderate range. 25 mg per sits between safe and high-risk. Manageable if you watch how much you eat.

What can I eat instead of Wendy's?

Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods โ€” every ๐ŸŸข green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Wendy's. Same food group, way less oxalate.

How reliable is the data for Wendy's?

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.

How much Wendy's is safe to eat?

The portion math: = 25 mg oxalate. Half serving = ~12.5 mg. With a 100 mg daily oxalate target, 25 mg from one food eats a big chunk of your budget. Go smaller.

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๐Ÿ“š Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF.

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.