Is Condiments, Mole Sauce (Mexican), Red Safe for Kidney Stones?
mg oxalate
per serving
Serving: (32 g)
Verdict: 🔴 Avoid
Per 100g: 321.9 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
In practical terms, Condiments, Mole Sauce (Mexican), Red is one of the higher-oxalate options at 103 mg per serving, well above what's advisable for stone formers. Replace it where you can. If you do eat it, small portions, calcium at the same meal, and extra water are the damage controls.
Among condiments, Condiments, Mole Sauce (Mexican), Red sits well above the category average of 8 mg. For context, 133 out of 141 condiments (94%) are rated 🟢 Safe (under 25 mg oxalate/serving). The average condiments in our database has 8 mg oxalate per serving — which means Condiments, Mole Sauce (Mexican), Red is 1257% above the category norm. Within its specific category, Condiments, Mole Sauce (Mexican), Red ranks on the higher end for oxalate. This context matters because two 'Safe' foods can have very different oxalate levels — one might have 5 mg while another has 24 mg. Both are Safe, but the first gives you more dietary flexibility. Browse all condiments rated Avoid to compare within the same verdict level.
Why does the safe threshold matter?
The 25 mg per serving threshold is based on clinical guidance for kidney stone patients. Harvard's lab data (2024) provides the most reliable oxalate measurements available — no database estimates, direct lab analysis. For context, Condiments, Mole Sauce (Mexican), Red measures 103 mg per , rated Avoid.
Can I eat this food every day?
Daily eating is fine for Safe foods (under 25 mg/serving). For Caution or Avoid foods, spread them out and alternate with low-oxalate picks. The idea is keeping your weekly oxalate load manageable, not eliminating any single food. Condiments, Mole Sauce (Mexican), Red comes in at 103 mg oxalate per (Avoid) in the measured database.
Where does the oxalate data come from?
The numbers come from Harvard T.H. Chan SPH's 2024 laboratory measurements, published through the OHF database. Direct lab analysis, which is why they're treated as the reference values for food oxalate. For context, Condiments, Mole Sauce (Mexican), Red measures 103 mg per , rated Avoid.
Should I also check sodium and calcium?
Yes — kidney stone risk isn't just about oxalate. High sodium increases urinary calcium (a stone promoter). Adequate dietary calcium (from food, not supplements) actually binds oxalate in your gut. Check the food's full nutrition page for the complete picture. Applied to Condiments, Mole Sauce (Mexican), Red: 103 mg oxalate per — Avoid per Harvard (2024).