How Much Sodium Is in Hearts of Palm?

Hearts of Palm has 426 mg sodium per 100g — moderate, but worth tracking. The NKF recommends under 2,300 mg/day total. If you eat Hearts of Palm regularly, adjust sodium in your other meals. Don't add extra salt during cooking.

✓ Medically Reviewed Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

30
mg oxalate
per serving

Food: Hearts of Palm, whole, Haddon House
Serving: 1/2 cup (80 g)
Verdict: 🟡 Caution
Per 100g: 37 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)

💡 What This Means for Your Diet

What this means: Hearts of Palm is rated Caution (🟡). At 30 mg oxalate per serving, Hearts of Palm is in the moderate zone (25-99 mg). It's manageable with portion awareness — try smaller servings, less frequent consumption, and pairing with calcium-rich foods. Track total daily oxalate to stay under ~100 mg.

📊 How Hearts of Palm Compares

Among vegetables, Hearts of Palm sits close to 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 Hearts of Palm is 11% above the category norm. Within its specific category, Hearts of Palm ranks near the middle of the pack. 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 Caution to compare within the same verdict level.

❓ Related Questions

How does sodium affect kidney stones?

High sodium intake increases calcium in urine (hypercalciuria), which raises the risk of calcium-based kidney stones. The general recommendation is under 2,300 mg/day — lower if you're actively preventing stones.

What's a safe daily sodium target?

Aim for under 2,000-2,300 mg per day. Check labels on packaged foods — sodium adds up quickly. Cooking at home with fresh ingredients gives you the most control over sodium intake.

How do I reduce sodium when eating out?

Ask for sauces and dressings on the side. Choose grilled/steamed over fried. Skip the soup (often very high sodium). Request no added salt. These small changes make a measurable difference.

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.