How Much Oxalate Is in Pie Crust?

Harvard's 2024 analysis found 5 mg of oxalate in one serving of Pie Crust (1 serving). At the 100-gram level, that's 5 mg. This puts Pie Crust in the Safe range (under 25 mg per serving). Keep in mind: oxalate varies by growing conditions, preparation method, and variety — but Harvard's measurement is the most reliable reference available.
✓ Lab-Verified Data Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.
5
mg oxalate
per serving
Food: Pie Crust, Multiple Brands
Serving: 1 serving (100 g)
Verdict: 🟢 Safe
Per 100g: 5 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
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💡 What This Means for Your Diet

In practical terms, Pie Crust is a low-risk food for kidney stone patients. Its 5 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 Pie Crust Compares

Among grains & pasta, Pie Crust sits well below the category average of 14 mg. For context, 170 out of 201 grains & pasta (84%) are rated 🟢 Safe (under 25 mg oxalate/serving). The average grains & pasta in our database has 14 mg oxalate per serving — which means Pie Crust is 64% below the category norm. Within its specific category, Pie Crust 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 grains & pasta 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 Pie Crust, the measured oxalate value is 5 mg per 1 serving (Safe).

How accurate is the oxalate measurement?

These values come from Harvard's 2024 ion-chromatography analysis — the gold-standard method for oxalate. Real measured data rather than estimates. Sample-to-sample variation exists, but no published source is more dependable for food oxalate. For context, Pie Crust measures 5 mg per 1 serving, rated 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 Pie Crust, the measured oxalate value is 5 mg per 1 serving (Safe).

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.