Is Mace Herbs and Spices Safe for Kidney Stones? (Safe)

Good news: Mace Herbs and Spices passes the oxalate test. With just 1 mg per 1 serving, it falls comfortably in the green zone. You can include this in your regular diet without worrying about oxalate. Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024).
✓ Lab-Verified Data Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.
1
mg oxalate
per serving
Food: Herbs and Spices, Mace, ground
Serving: 1 serving (100 g)
Verdict: 🟢 Safe
Per 100g: 72 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
🔄 Lower-Oxalate Alternatives
🟢 Margarine
0 mg / serving
🟢 Oils
0 mg / serving
🟢 Shortening (All vegatable)
0 mg / serving
🟢 Aspartame Artificial Sweeteners
0 mg / serving
💡 What This Means for Your Diet

In practical terms, Mace Herbs and Spices is a low-risk food for kidney stone patients. Its 1 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.

📊 How Mace Herbs and Spices Compares

Among condiments, Mace Herbs and Spices sits well below 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 Mace Herbs and Spices is 87% below the category norm. Within its specific category, Mace 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 condiments rated Safe to compare within the same verdict level.

❓ Related Questions

Why does the safe threshold matter?

The 25 mg cutoff comes from clinical guidance for stone formers. Below it, a food's oxalate contribution is small enough not to move the needle for most patients. Harvard's 2024 lab data sits behind these figures — direct measurements, not estimates. For Mace Herbs and Spices, the measured oxalate value is 1 mg per 1 serving (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. For Mace Herbs and Spices, the measured oxalate value is 1 mg per 1 serving (Safe).

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. For Mace Herbs and Spices, the measured oxalate value is 1 mg per 1 serving (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. Applied to Mace Herbs and Spices: 1 mg oxalate per 1 serving — Safe per Harvard (2024).

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.