How Much Oxalate Is in Basil Herbs and Spices (Basil 2)?
mg oxalate
per serving
Serving: 1/4 cup, whole (6 g)
Verdict: 🟢 Safe
Per 100g: 159 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
In practical terms, Basil Herbs and Spices (Basil 2) is a low-risk food for kidney stone patients. Its 10 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.
Among vegetables, Basil Herbs and Spices (Basil 2) sits well below the category average of 27 mg. For context, 219 out of 271 vegetables (80%) are rated 🟢 Safe (under 25 mg oxalate/serving). The average vegetables in our database has 27 mg oxalate per serving — which means Basil Herbs and Spices (Basil 2) is 63% below the category norm. Within its specific category, Basil Herbs and Spices (Basil 2) 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 vegetables rated Safe to compare within the same verdict level.
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. Basil Herbs and Spices (Basil 2) comes in at 10 mg oxalate per 1/4 cup, whole (Safe) in the measured database.
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. Applied to Basil Herbs and Spices (Basil 2): 10 mg oxalate per 1/4 cup, whole — Safe per Harvard (2024).
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. Basil Herbs and Spices (Basil 2) comes in at 10 mg oxalate per 1/4 cup, whole (Safe) in the measured database.