Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
🚨 High Sodium Alert
Cereal contains 465 mg sodium per 100g — well above the recommended limit for kidney stone patients. High sodium intake can increase calcium in urine, raising stone risk.
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 43 g | 25 mg | Caution |
| 2 x 1 cup | 86 g | 50 mg | Caution |
| ½ x 1 cup | 21 g | 12.5 mg | Safe |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Cereal if I have kidney stones?
It's not off-limits, but keep an eye on portions. Cereal has 25 mg oxalate per 1 cup — that's in the caution zone (25-99 mg). Eat it, just don't make it a daily thing.
How much oxalate is in Cereal?
25 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 1 cup of Cereal. For the 100g comparison freaks: 57 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.
Is Cereal a high-oxalate food?
It's in the moderate range. 25 mg per 1 cup sits between safe and high-risk. Manageable if you watch how much you eat.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Cereal?
Look at the 'Safe Alternatives' section right below this FAQ. Those foods are all under 25 mg oxalate per serving and in the same category as Cereal. Pick from those.
Is Cereal high in sodium?
465 mg sodium per 100g — that's elevated. For kidney stone patients, sodium is a sneaky risk factor. It increases urinary calcium. Watch this one.
How much Cereal is safe to eat?
Size matters. 1 cup of Cereal = 25 mg. Cut it in half, you're at roughly 12.5 mg. If you love this food, the half-portion strategy is your best compromise.