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

Most people with kidney stones can eat Nutmeg Herbs and Spices without a second thought. Its 5 mg of oxalate per 1 serving sits well below the 25 mg safe line, and the figure comes straight from Harvard's 2024 laboratory analysis — not an estimate. It earns a straightforward green light.
✓ Lab-Verified Data Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.
5
mg oxalate
per serving
Food: Herbs and Spices, Nutmeg, ground
Serving: 1 serving (100 g)
Verdict: 🟢 Safe
Per 100g: 244 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, Nutmeg 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.

📊 How Nutmeg Herbs and Spices Compares

Among condiments, Nutmeg Herbs and Spices sits 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 Nutmeg Herbs and Spices is 35% below the category norm. Within its specific category, Nutmeg 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 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, Nutmeg Herbs and Spices measures 5 mg per 1 serving, 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. Nutmeg Herbs and Spices comes in at 5 mg oxalate per 1 serving (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 Nutmeg Herbs and Spices, the measured oxalate value is 5 mg per 1 serving (Safe).

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. For context, Nutmeg Herbs and Spices measures 5 mg per 1 serving, rated Safe.

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.