Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 6 g | 1 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1/4 cup | 12 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1/4 cup | 3 g | 0.5 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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🔗 Related Foods
🟢 Safe alternatives (recommended)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Basil with kidney stones?
Yep, you're good. Basil clocks in at 1 mg oxalate per 1/4 cup — way under the 25 mg cutoff. Eat it without the stress. Measured by Harvard, not guessed.
How much oxalate is in Basil?
1 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 1/4 cup of Basil. For the 100g comparison freaks: 0 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.
Is Basil low or high oxalate?
It's low. 1 mg per 1/4 cup is well under the 25 mg danger line. Basil is not the food you need to worry about.
What can I eat instead of Basil?
There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Basil, check the related foods section below — the green-marked ones are your best bets. All verified by Harvard (2024).
How reliable is the data for Basil?
The 1 mg oxalate figure is direct from Harvard's lab — measured, not estimated. The sodium/protein/calcium numbers aren't fully matched yet. When they are, we'll update.