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How Much Oxalate Is in Cream cheese?

Per serving, Cream cheese comes in at 0 mg of oxalate — and 1 mg per 100g when scaled. Both figures are from Harvard T.H. Chan SPH's 2024 laboratory analysis, the reference standard for oxalate content. With the 25 mg per serving line in mind, that places Cream cheese in the Safe group for kidney stone diets.
✓ Lab-Verified Data Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.
0
mg oxalate
per serving
Food: Cream cheese
Serving: 2 Tbsp (30 g)
Verdict: 🟢 Safe
Per 100g: 1 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
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💡 What This Means for Your Diet

In practical terms, Cream cheese is a low-risk food for kidney stone patients. Its 0 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 Cream cheese Compares

Among dairy & eggs, Cream cheese sits well below 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 Cream cheese is 100% below the category norm. Within its specific category, Cream cheese 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 dairy & eggs rated Safe to compare within the same verdict level.

❓ Related Questions

Why does oxalate per 100g matter?

The per-100g number lets you compare foods on an equal-weight basis, regardless of serving size. It's useful when two foods have very different typical serving sizes, or when you eat more or less than a standard serving. For context, Cream cheese measures 0 mg per 2 Tbsp, rated Safe.

How accurate is the oxalate measurement?

Harvard's 2024 analysis used ion chromatography — the gold standard for oxalate measurement. These are direct lab values, not estimates or database calculations. Variability exists between samples, but this is the most reliable reference available. For context, Cream cheese measures 0 mg per 2 Tbsp, rated Safe.

How does this compare to other foods?

The ratings split at 25 mg (Safe) and 100 mg (Avoid), with 25-99 mg in the Caution band. For context against similar foods, the category pages on OxalateWatch rank every item in that group by oxalate. For context, Cream cheese measures 0 mg per 2 Tbsp, rated Safe.

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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.