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How Much Oxalate Is in Ricotta cheese?

Harvard's 2024 analysis found 0 mg of oxalate in one serving of Ricotta cheese (1/2 cup). At the 100-gram level, that's 0 mg. This puts Ricotta cheese 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.
0
mg oxalate
per serving
Food: Ricotta cheese, whole milk
Serving: 1/2 cup (124 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, Ricotta 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 Ricotta cheese Compares

Among dairy & eggs, Ricotta 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 Ricotta cheese is 100% below the category norm. Within its specific category, Ricotta 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?

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 Ricotta cheese, the measured oxalate value is 0 mg per 1/2 cup (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. Ricotta cheese comes in at 0 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup (Safe) in the measured database.

How does this compare to other foods?

Foods under 25 mg per serving are rated Safe. Foods between 25-99 mg are Caution. 100+ mg is Avoid. Check the food's category page on OxalateWatch to see how it compares to similar foods. For context, Ricotta cheese measures 0 mg per 1/2 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.