Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
⚠️ Moderate Sodium
Candy has 308 mg sodium per 100g. While not critically high, kidney stone patients should monitor sodium intake as excess can raise urinary calcium.
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 oz | 56 g | 4 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1 oz | 14 g | 1 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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🔗 Related Foods
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Candy with kidney stones?
Short answer: yes. Longer answer: at 2 mg per 1 oz, Candy is one of the safer things you can eat if you're watching oxalate. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH measured this directly.
What's the oxalate content of Candy?
Here are the numbers: 2 mg oxalate in one 1 oz of Candy (28g). Per 100 grams, that's 8 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.
Is Candy a high-oxalate food?
It's low. 2 mg per 1 oz is well under the 25 mg danger line. Candy is not the food you need to worry about.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to 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).
Is Candy a good drink for kidney stones?
As far as kidney stones go, Candy is in the safe zone for beverages at 2 mg per serving. Hydration matters more than anything — so drink plenty of water regardless of what else you consume.
How much sodium does Candy have?
The sodium level is fine — 308 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.