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How Much Oxalate Is in 2% reduced fat Milk?

Per serving, 2% reduced fat Milk comes in at 0 mg of oxalate — and 0 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 2% reduced fat Milk 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: Milk, 2% reduced fat
Serving: 1 cup (244 g)
Verdict: 🟢 Safe
Per 100g: 0 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
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💡 What This Means for Your Diet

In practical terms, 2% reduced fat Milk 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 2% reduced fat Milk Compares

Among dairy & eggs, 2% reduced fat Milk 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 2% reduced fat Milk is 100% below the category norm. Within its specific category, 2% reduced fat Milk 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?

Normalizing to 100 grams removes serving-size differences, so you can judge which food is genuinely denser in oxalate. It matters most when you eat a bigger or smaller portion than the listed serving. For context, 2% reduced fat Milk measures 0 mg per 1 cup, rated Safe.

How accurate is the oxalate measurement?

The measurements use ion chromatography, the accepted reference method for oxalate. That means real lab values for each food rather than inferred numbers. Some natural variation exists between samples, but this is the strongest published data set. For 2% reduced fat Milk, the measured oxalate value is 0 mg per 1 cup (Safe).

How does this compare to other foods?

Anything under 25 mg per serving is Safe; 25-99 mg is Caution; 100 mg or more is Avoid. The category pages on OxalateWatch list foods side by side, so you can see where this one ranks. For context, 2% reduced fat Milk measures 0 mg per 1 cup, 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.