Is Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) Safe for Kidney Stones? (Safe)
mg oxalate
per serving
Serving: 4 pieces (100 g)
Verdict: 🟢 Safe
Per 100g: 2 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
In practical terms, Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) is a low-risk food for kidney stone patients. Its 2 mg oxalate per serving stays under the 25 mg line, so it can appear in your regular rotation without extra calculation. As always, staying hydrated and getting dietary calcium supports stone prevention.
Among fruits, Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) sits well below the category average of 21 mg. For context, 101 out of 113 fruits (89%) are rated 🟢 Safe (under 25 mg oxalate/serving). The average fruits in our database has 21 mg oxalate per serving — which means Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) is 91% below the category norm. Within its specific category, Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) ranks among the lower-oxalate options. 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 fruits rated Safe to compare within the same verdict level.
Why does the safe threshold matter?
The 25 mg line is the reference point clinicians use to separate everyday foods from ones that need caution. Every value on this page traces back to Harvard's 2024 lab analysis, so the threshold is applied to measured data rather than estimates. For context, Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) measures 2 mg per 4 pieces, rated Safe.
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. Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) comes in at 2 mg oxalate per 4 pieces (Safe) in the measured database.
Where does the oxalate data come from?
Every oxalate figure is sourced from Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024), distributed via the OHF database. The values come from actual lab measurements of the foods — not from database averages or estimates. Applied to Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves): 2 mg oxalate per 4 pieces — Safe per Harvard (2024).
Should I also check sodium and calcium?
Definitely. Oxalate is only part of the story — high sodium raises calcium in urine, and dietary calcium (from food, not pills) binds oxalate in the gut. The food's main page lists both, so it's worth checking before you plan around it. For context, Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) measures 2 mg per 4 pieces, rated Safe.