Is Lemon balm Herbs and Spices Safe for Kidney Stones? (Safe)
mg oxalate
per serving
Serving: 1/4 cup (20 g)
Verdict: 🟢 Safe
Per 100g: 27 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
In practical terms, Lemon balm Herbs and Spices is a low-risk food for kidney stone patients. Its 5 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, Lemon balm Herbs and Spices 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 Lemon balm Herbs and Spices is 77% below the category norm. Within its specific category, Lemon balm Herbs and Spices 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, Lemon balm Herbs and Spices measures 5 mg per 1/4 cup, 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. Lemon balm Herbs and Spices comes in at 5 mg oxalate per 1/4 cup (Safe) 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 Lemon balm Herbs and Spices, the measured oxalate value is 5 mg per 1/4 cup (Safe).
Should I also check sodium and calcium?
Yes — oxalate alone doesn't decide stone risk. Sodium pushes more calcium into urine, and calcium from food (not supplements) helps bind oxalate during digestion. The main food page covers sodium and calcium alongside oxalate. For context, Lemon balm Herbs and Spices measures 5 mg per 1/4 cup, rated Safe.