🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
🟢

Chips, Popcorn, Popcorn Indiana

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
4 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: (28 g) | Per 100 g: 0 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

4 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
517 mg
Sodium / 100g
High Na
11.0 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
159 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

🚨 High Sodium Alert

Chips contains 517 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

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
28 g4 mg Safe
2 x 56 g8 mg Safe
½ x 14 g2 mg Safe

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat Chips with kidney stones?

No red flags here. Just 4 mg per — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Chips in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).

What's the oxalate content of Chips?

The exact figure: 4 mg of oxalate per of Chips. Works out to 0 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.

Is Chips high in oxalates?

Nope. Chips is a low-oxalate food — just 4 mg per . Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Chips?

Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Chips. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.

Is Chips high in sodium?

517 mg sodium per 100g — that's elevated. For kidney stone patients, sodium is a sneaky risk factor. It increases urinary calcium. Watch this one.

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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.