🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Candy, Milk Chocolate, bar or chips

🟡 Caution — Moderate
32 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 oz (28 g) | Per 100 g: 115 mg
✓ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

📊 Nutrition at a Glance

32 mg
Oxalate / serving
Moderate
101 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
8.5 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
251 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 oz28 g32 mg Caution
2 x 1 oz56 g64 mg Caution
½ x 1 oz14 g16 mg Safe

🏷️ Tags

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat Candy with kidney stones?

Awareness over avoidance. Candy has 32 mg oxalate per 1 oz — higher than ideal, but not panic-worthy. Smaller servings, less frequent, problem mostly solved.

What's the oxalate content of Candy?

One 1 oz of Candy = 32 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 115 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.

Is Candy low or high oxalate?

Middle of the pack. 32 mg oxalate per 1 oz puts Candy in the moderate zone. Fine occasionally, not an everyday food.

What can I eat instead of Candy?

There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Candy, check the related foods section below — the green-marked ones are your best bets. All verified by Harvard (2024).

How much sodium does Candy have?

Low sodium: 101 mg/100g. That's a non-issue for kidney stones. Just don't undo it by drowning it in salt during cooking.

How much Candy is safe to eat?

The portion math: 1 oz = 32 mg oxalate. Half serving = ~16 mg. With a 100 mg daily oxalate target, 32 mg from one food eats a big chunk of your budget. Go smaller.

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📚 Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy 2018 & Foundation Foods).

📖 Key Scientific References

Taylor EN, Curhan GC. Oxalate intake and the risk for nephrolithiasis. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2007;18(7):2198-2204. PMID: 17538185
Borghi L, Schianchi T, Meschi T, et al. Comparison of two diets for the prevention of recurrent stones in idiopathic hypercalciuria. N Engl J Med. 2002;346(2):77-84. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa010369
Fink HA, Akornor JW, Garimella PS, et al. Diet, fluid, or supplements for secondary prevention of nephrolithiasis. Eur Urol. 2009;56(1):72-80. DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2009.03.031
Ferraro PM, Taylor EN, Gambaro G, Curhan GC. Dietary and lifestyle factors for primary prevention of nephrolithiasis. BMC Nephrol. 2020;21(1):267. PMID: 32652950
Pearle MS, Goldfarb DS, Assimos DG, et al. Medical management of kidney stones: AUA guideline. J Urol. 2014;192(2):316-324. DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2014.05.006
Liebman M, Costa G. Effects of calcium and magnesium on urinary oxalate excretion after oxalate loads. J Urol. 2000;163(5):1565-1569. PMID: 10751889
Holmes RP, Assimos DG. The impact of dietary oxalate on kidney stone formation. Urol Res. 2004;32(5):311-316. DOI: 10.1007/s00240-004-0437-3
Lin BB, Lin ME, Huang RH, et al. Dietary treatment and fluid intake for prevention of recurrent calcium stones. PLoS One. 2021;16(4):e0250257. PMID: 33872340
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.