Is Cashew Yogurt Safe for Kidney Stones? (Caution)
mg oxalate
per serving
Serving: 6 oz (170 g)
Verdict: 🟡 Caution
Per 100g: 21 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
What this means: Cashew Yogurt is rated Caution (🟡). At 36 mg oxalate per serving, it's in the moderate zone (25-99 mg). It's manageable with portion awareness — try smaller servings, less frequent consumption, and pairing with calcium-rich foods. Track total daily oxalate to stay under ~100 mg.
Among dairy & eggs, Cashew Yogurt sits well above the category average of 3 mg. For context, 87 out of 91 dairy & eggs (95%) are rated 🟢 Safe (under 25 mg oxalate/serving). The average dairy & eggs in our database has 3 mg oxalate per serving — which means Cashew Yogurt is 984% above the category norm. Within its specific category, Cashew Yogurt 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 dairy & eggs rated Caution 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. Cashew Yogurt comes in at 36 mg oxalate per 6 oz (Caution) in the measured database.
Can I eat this food every day?
If it's in the Safe zone (under 25 mg/serving), yes — it can be a regular part of your diet. For Caution or Avoid foods, frequency matters. Rotate them with lower-oxalate options throughout the week. For context, Cashew Yogurt measures 36 mg per 6 oz, rated Caution.
Where does the oxalate data come from?
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via the OHF database. These are direct laboratory measurements — the most reliable oxalate data available for food. Applied to Cashew Yogurt: 36 mg oxalate per 6 oz — Caution per Harvard (2024).
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 Cashew Yogurt: 36 mg oxalate per 6 oz — Caution per Harvard (2024).