🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Chips, Plantain, Inka Cropss

🟡 Caution — Moderate
39 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 oz (28 g) | Per 100 g: 140 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

39 mg
Oxalate / serving
Moderate
202 mg
Sodium / 100g
Mod Na
2.3 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
9 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

⚠️ Moderate Sodium

Chips has 202 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

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 oz28 g39 mg Caution
2 x 1 oz56 g78 mg Caution
½ x 1 oz14 g19.5 mg Safe

🏷️ Tags

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat Chips with kidney stones?

It's a 'watch it' food, not a 'stop it' food. 39 mg per 1 oz puts Chips in the caution range. Pair it with calcium-rich foods and you'll blunt some of the oxalate absorption.

How much oxalate is in Chips?

One 1 oz of Chips = 39 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 140 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.

Is Chips high in oxalates?

Middle of the pack. 39 mg oxalate per 1 oz puts Chips in the moderate zone. Fine occasionally, not an everyday food.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Chips?

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 Chips with a fraction of the oxalate.

How much Chips is safe to eat?

A standard serving (1 oz) of Chips gives you 39 mg oxalate. Half that = 19.5 mg. That's the difference between a caution-level and a safe-level meal. Portions matter a lot here.

How much sodium does Chips have?

Sodium's not the issue here. Chips has 202 mg per 100g — comfortably low. No need to worry about salt pushing extra calcium into your urine with this food.

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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.