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 tsp | 2 g | 1 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 tsp | 4 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1 tsp | 1 g | 0.5 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caraway seed safe for kidney stones?
Short answer: yes. Longer answer: at 1 mg per 1 tsp, Caraway seed 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 Caraway seed?
The exact figure: 1 mg of oxalate per 1 tsp of Caraway seed. Works out to 50 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.
Is Caraway seed a high-oxalate food?
Low. 1 mg per 1 tsp puts Caraway seed firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.
What can I eat instead of Caraway seed?
Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods — every 🟢 green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Caraway seed. Same food group, way less oxalate.
How reliable is the data for Caraway seed?
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.