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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | 85 g | 105 mg | Avoid |
| 2 x 1/2 cup | 170 g | 210 mg | Avoid |
| ½ x 1/2 cup | 42 g | 52.5 mg | Caution |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Cereals if I have kidney stones?
Skip it if you can. Cereals packs 105 mg of oxalate per 1/2 cup. That's not a borderline number — it's solidly in the high-risk zone. Check the alternatives listed on this page.
How much oxalate is in Cereals?
One 1/2 cup of Cereals = 105 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 123 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.
Is Cereals low or high oxalate?
Yeah, it's high. 105 mg per 1/2 cup is way over the safe threshold. Cereals belongs in the 'limit severely' column.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Cereals?
Don't give up the whole category — just pick a safer member of it. The green foods in the related section all work as substitutes for Cereals with a fraction of the oxalate.
Can I eat Cereals if I pair it with dairy?
Yes, it helps. Calcium from food (yogurt, cheese, milk) binds oxalate in your gut so less reaches your kidneys. With Cereals, having dairy at the same meal is a smart move. Not supplements though — those work differently.
Does boiling Cereals reduce the oxalate?
Yes — boiling Cereals and dumping the water can cut oxalate by roughly 30-50%. The oxalate dissolves into the water, and you pour it out. Steaming does way less. Raw = max oxalate.
How much sodium does Cereals have?
Sodium's not the issue here. Cereals has 0 mg per 100g — comfortably low. No need to worry about salt pushing extra calcium into your urine with this food.