Low-Oxalate Alternatives to Milk
mg oxalate
per serving
Serving: 1 cup (242 g)
Verdict: ๐ก Caution
Per 100g: 12 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
What this means: Milk is rated Caution (๐ก). At 28 mg oxalate per serving, Milk is in the moderate zone (25-99 mg). It's manageable with portion awareness โ try smaller servings, less frequent consumption, and pairing with calcium-rich foods. Track total daily oxalate to stay under ~100 mg.
Among dairy & eggs, Milk sits well above the category average of 3 mg. For context, 87 out of 91 dairy & eggs (95%) are rated ๐ข Safe (under 25 mg oxalate/serving). The average dairy & eggs in our database has 3 mg oxalate per serving โ which means Milk is 743% above the category norm. Within its specific category, Milk ranks on the higher end for oxalate. This context matters because two 'Safe' foods can have very different oxalate levels โ 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.
Can I still eat this food occasionally?
Occasional consumption is different from daily eating. If the oxalate is high, limit it to once every week or two, in small portions, paired with calcium. For daily eating, stick with the alternatives listed above.
Will boiling make this food safe?
Boiling can reduce soluble oxalate by 30-50%, but starting from a high baseline, it may still stay in elevated territory. Check the cooking-specific page for this food for exact numbers after boiling.
What if I really like this food?
You don't have to eliminate it entirely. Use a half portion, eat it less frequently (once every 1-2 weeks), and pair it with calcium-rich foods. The goal is reducing total daily oxalate, not zero oxalate.